To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1417 To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1417

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 1417

This bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, beginning with the 119th Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1417

Bill HR 1417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1417 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1417's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. as of March 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1417

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1417

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Congress

Potential Impact Areas

EducationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInflation and pricesMembers of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1417

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1417

Zachary Nunn

Iowa(Republican)

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