Posts - Bill - HR 209 Inaction Has Consequences Act
house 01/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure accountability in Congress by proposing legislation that places salaries of representatives into escrow if they fail to pass the necessary appropriation bills on time. This measure encourages timely legislative action, linking lawmakers' paychecks to their ability to fulfill their fiscal responsibilities.
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HR 209 - Inaction Has Consequences Act
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right-leaning 01/03/2025
It's about time Congress felt the same pressure as American businesses.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Finally, a bill that puts Congress on the hot seat for a change!
moderate 01/03/2025
If only there were penalties for passing bad legislation too!
left-leaning 01/03/2025
If Congress can't do their job, they shouldn't get paid—where do I sign?
moderate 01/03/2025
Holding their pay is great, but why not dock it for every day they're late?
right-leaning 01/03/2025
No budget, no paycheck? Maybe now they'll get serious about spending cuts!
right-leaning 01/03/2025
Escrow their salaries, and let's see how fast things start changing!
left-leaning 01/03/2025
How about we use that escrow money for something useful, like healthcare?
moderate 01/03/2025
A paycheck on pause? At least it's an incentive to stop the gridlock.