Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 4:10 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3308, also known as the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address disparities in pay for federal employees based on their geographic location.

Currently, federal employees in different parts of the country receive different levels of pay due to variances in the cost of living. This bill aims to create a more equitable pay system by adjusting locality pay rates to better reflect the actual cost of living in each area.

The bill proposes the establishment of a commission to study and recommend changes to the locality pay system. This commission would be responsible for evaluating the current pay disparities and making recommendations for adjustments to ensure fair and equal pay for federal employees across the country. If passed, the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 would have a significant impact on federal employees, particularly those in high-cost areas who have been disproportionately affected by the current pay disparities. By addressing these inequities, the bill aims to create a more fair and just pay system for all federal employees. Overall, the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to promote fairness and equality in the federal workforce by addressing disparities in pay based on geographic location.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3308

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3308, also known as the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address disparities in pay for federal employees based on their geographic location.

Currently, federal employees in different parts of the country receive different levels of pay due to variances in the cost of living. This bill aims to create a more equitable pay system by adjusting locality pay rates to better reflect the actual cost of living in each area.

The bill proposes the establishment of a commission to study and recommend changes to the locality pay system. This commission would be responsible for evaluating the current pay disparities and making recommendations for adjustments to ensure fair and equal pay for federal employees across the country. If passed, the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 would have a significant impact on federal employees, particularly those in high-cost areas who have been disproportionately affected by the current pay disparities. By addressing these inequities, the bill aims to create a more fair and just pay system for all federal employees. Overall, the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to promote fairness and equality in the federal workforce by addressing disparities in pay based on geographic location.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action11/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.