H.R. 7628: To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
This bill proposes to eliminate the automatic pay adjustments that currently apply to Members of Congress. Specifically, it aims to repeal a provision in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that allows for these automatic pay increases based on certain criteria.
Key Provisions of the Bill
- Repeal of Automatic Pay Increases: The bill removes the provision that entitles Congress members to automatic salary adjustments, meaning they would no longer receive scheduled raises without a specific legislative decision.
- Technical Amendments: It includes several technical changes to update the language and references within the existing law. This involves redesignating sections and removing specific phrases related to automatic adjustments.
- Effective Date: The changes outlined in the bill would take effect once the 120th Congress convenes.
The overall intention behind the bill is to ensure that any increase in pay for Congress members would need to be actively deliberated and approved rather than happening automatically, aligning their compensation more closely with the decisions made by other legislative bodies and public expectations.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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