A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 86 A bill 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.

2/12/2025, 2:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 86

Bill 119 s 86, also known as the "Congressional Pay Adjustment Repeal Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to eliminate the provision in current law that allows for automatic pay increases for Members of Congress.

If passed, this bill would prevent Members of Congress from receiving annual pay raises without having to take a vote on the matter. Currently, under existing law, Members of Congress receive automatic pay adjustments each year unless they vote to block them.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the way that Members of Congress are compensated. By requiring Congress to take a vote on any pay increases, this legislation would ensure that the American public has a say in how much their elected officials are paid. Supporters of the bill argue that automatic pay raises for Members of Congress are unfair and out of touch with the economic realities facing many Americans. They believe that Congress should have to justify any pay increases through a public vote. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that tying Congressional pay to a vote could lead to political gamesmanship and potentially result in Members of Congress not receiving fair compensation for their work. Overall, Bill 119 s 86 is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress in order to increase transparency and accountability in the way that they are compensated.

Congressional Summary of S 86

This bill eliminates automatic increases to pay for Members of Congress, beginning with the 120th Congress.

Current law automatically increases Member pay according to a formula. The annual increase is (1) based on the percentage change in private sector wages as measured by the Employment Cost Index (ECI); and (2) capped at the percentage increase to General Schedule (GS) employees' base pay. The annual adjustment automatically goes into effect unless Congress modifies the increase in legislation.

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Current Status of Bill S 86

Bill S 86 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill S 86 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 14, 2025. Bill S 86's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 14, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 86

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A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

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