Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-1496House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 17, 2019

Summary

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019 This bill revises the compensation provided to a President who leaves office after enactment of this bill or such a President's widow or widower. Each such President, excluding a President removed from office through impeachment, shall receive (1) an annuity of $200,000 per year for the remainder of the President's life, and (2) a monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Such allowance shall be reduced by the amount the President's earned income exceeds $400,000. These monetary amounts are subject to a cost-of-living increase. The widow or widower of each such President shall be entitled to receive $100,000 per year, payable monthly, if such individual waives the right to each other annuity or pension to which the individual is entitled. This amount is subject to a cost-of-living increase.

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S-580: Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-53.

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8167-8168)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8167-8168)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate.

    Senate