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FAIR Act

USA119th CongressS-3823| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to provide a significant pay increase for federal employees in 2027, mandating a total adjustment of 4.1 percent to their compensation. This comprehensive adjustment is designed to enhance the financial well-being of the federal workforce. Specifically, the bill directs a 3.1 percent increase in basic pay for employees under statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees, overriding standard wage survey requirements for the latter. Furthermore, it adds an additional 1 percent increase for locality pay, ensuring a comprehensive adjustment to federal salaries for the upcoming year.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4074
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3231
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-426
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3518
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-561
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5512
FAIR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5420
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3688
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-124
FAIR Act
Jan 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-711
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4074
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3231
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-426
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3518
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-561
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5512
    FAIR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5420
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3688
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-124
    FAIR Act


  • January 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-711
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7480: FAIR Act

FAIR Act

USA119th CongressS-3823| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This legislation aims to provide a significant pay increase for federal employees in 2027, mandating a total adjustment of 4.1 percent to their compensation. This comprehensive adjustment is designed to enhance the financial well-being of the federal workforce. Specifically, the bill directs a 3.1 percent increase in basic pay for employees under statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees, overriding standard wage survey requirements for the latter. Furthermore, it adds an additional 1 percent increase for locality pay, ensuring a comprehensive adjustment to federal salaries for the upcoming year.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4074
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3231
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-426
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3518
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-561
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5512
FAIR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5420
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3688
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-124
FAIR Act
Jan 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-711
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4074
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3231
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-426
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3518
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-561
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5512
    FAIR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5420
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3688
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-124
    FAIR Act


  • January 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-711
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7480: FAIR Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted