H.J.Res. 7 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

H.J.Res. 7 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this proposed amendment to the Constitution is to ensure that Members of Congress do not receive their salaries unless both the House of Representatives and the Senate have agreed on a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This aims to encourage timely budget agreements and hold Congress accountable for financial planning. The key provision of this amendment states that no Member of Congress can receive compensation for their service during a fiscal year unless a concurrent resolution on the budget is agreed upon by both Houses before the start of that fiscal year.