This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would link congressional pay to the federal budget's financial performance. Under the proposal, members of Congress would not receive compensation in any fiscal year if the previous year's government spending exceeded revenue, creating a direct financial incentive for lawmakers to balance the budget. Additionally, the amendment would prevent any bill from becoming law unless it reduces the total national debt, with both restrictions lifted only if the national debt reaches zero or the government achieves a budget surplus. The amendment would take effect starting five fiscal years after ratification by three-fourths of the states and would require Congress to pass implementing legislation, which could rely on budget estimates rather than final figures. This constitutional amendment would fundamentally reshape how Congress operates by making deficit reduction a legal requirement tied to lawmakers' own compensation.