To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
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What This Bill Does
This bill removes the automatic pay adjustment system that Congress members currently receive. Instead of getting automatic raises, Congress members would only receive pay adjustments if Congress passes a new law to approve them.
Who It Affects
Members of Congress (the people elected to serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate).
Key Provisions
• Repeals paragraph 2 of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, which currently allows automatic pay adjustments for Congress members (Sec. 1(a))
• Changes the law so Congress members' pay is "adjusted as provided by law" instead of being automatically adjusted (Sec. 1(b))
What Changes
If this becomes law, Congress members will no longer automatically receive pay raises. Any future pay increase for Congress members would require Congress to pass a new law specifically approving the raise.
Important Definitions
None defined.
Effective Date
This bill takes effect on the date when the 119th Congress convenes (holds its first official session).
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