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A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes.
1/22/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 126
Bill 119 s 126, also known as the "Pay Raise Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to increase the rates of pay for employees under the statutory pay systems and prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent. The bill does not specify which specific pay systems or employees will be affected, but it is likely to impact a wide range of federal workers.
The purpose of this pay raise is to provide a boost in income for federal employees to help them keep up with the rising cost of living. This increase in pay is intended to reward federal workers for their hard work and dedication to serving the American people.
In addition to the pay raise, the bill may also include provisions for other purposes that are not specified in the summary. These additional purposes could range from changes in benefits for federal employees to adjustments in the way pay rates are determined. Overall, Bill 119 s 126 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to provide a modest increase in pay for federal employees. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is passed into law.
The purpose of this pay raise is to provide a boost in income for federal employees to help them keep up with the rising cost of living. This increase in pay is intended to reward federal workers for their hard work and dedication to serving the American people.
In addition to the pay raise, the bill may also include provisions for other purposes that are not specified in the summary. These additional purposes could range from changes in benefits for federal employees to adjustments in the way pay rates are determined. Overall, Bill 119 s 126 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to provide a modest increase in pay for federal employees. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is passed into law.
Congressional Summary of S 126
Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or the FAIR Act
This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2026. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% and increases locality pay by 1%.
Current Status of Bill S 126
Bill S 126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill S 126 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2025. Bill S 126's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 126
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 126
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 126
A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes.
A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes.
Comments

Rosalia Clarke
486
10 months ago
I think this bill is good, but who does it help? How does it work? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 126
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