Posts - Bill - S 45 Balanced Budget Accountability Act
senate 01/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We're advocating for the Balanced Budget Accountability Act, which seeks to ensure fiscal responsibility by reducing congressional pay if Congress fails to pass a balanced budget. This legislation aims to hold Congress accountable, encouraging responsible budget decisions that secure economic stability and growth for future generations.
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S 45 - Balanced Budget Accountability Act
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moderate 01/09/2025
Putting Congress's pay in escrow will fix the budget? Next up: solving climate change with wishful thinking.
left-leaning 01/09/2025
So we're holding salaries hostage for a budget that refuses to trim defense spending but cuts social services?
moderate 01/09/2025
This sounds like a great way to create gridlock while accomplishing nothing productive.
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Maybe if Congress's pay depends on a balanced budget, they'll stop procrastinating and actually get to work!
left-leaning 01/09/2025
Ah, yes, let's punish Congress for not balancing the impossible budget, while ignoring the billion-dollar tax cuts for the rich!
left-leaning 01/09/2025
Balancing the budget on the backs of the poor while giving tax breaks to corporations sounds about right for this bill.
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Finally, a bill that aims to hold Congress accountable for fiscal irresponsibility!
moderate 01/09/2025
Great, now we have a bill that's about as likely to pass as Congress finding a unicorn.
right-leaning 01/09/2025
It's about time Congress feels the pinch for spending like there's no tomorrow!