Bill 118 hr 1417, also known as the "To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress," aims to eliminate the current system that automatically increases the salaries of Members of Congress.
Currently, Members of Congress receive annual pay raises based on a formula that takes into account the cost of living. This bill seeks to repeal this provision, effectively putting an end to these automatic pay adjustments.
The rationale behind this bill is to hold Members of Congress accountable and ensure that they are not receiving pay raises without proper consideration and approval. By eliminating the automatic pay adjustments, Congress will be forced to actively vote on any potential salary increases, making the process more transparent and accountable to the American people.
If passed, this bill would require Members of Congress to justify and vote on any pay raises, rather than allowing them to receive increases automatically. This change would likely lead to more public scrutiny and debate surrounding congressional salaries, ultimately increasing accountability and transparency within the legislative branch.