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

USA119th CongressS-86| Senate 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress by repealing a specific section of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. Currently, this provision allows for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to congressional salaries without requiring a separate legislative vote. The legislation would remove paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of 2 U.S.C. 4501, which governs these automatic increases. As a result, any future adjustments to congressional pay would necessitate explicit legislative action rather than occurring automatically. These proposed changes, along with necessary technical and conforming amendments, are scheduled to become effective upon the convening of the 120th Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1444
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-55
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-43
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7628
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1444
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-55
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-43
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7628
    Introduced in House

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 119-358: No Corruption in Government Act
  • HR 119-7628: To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInflation and pricesMembers of Congress

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

USA119th CongressS-86| Senate 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This bill aims to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress by repealing a specific section of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. Currently, this provision allows for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to congressional salaries without requiring a separate legislative vote. The legislation would remove paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of 2 U.S.C. 4501, which governs these automatic increases. As a result, any future adjustments to congressional pay would necessitate explicit legislative action rather than occurring automatically. These proposed changes, along with necessary technical and conforming amendments, are scheduled to become effective upon the convening of the 120th Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1444
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-55
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-43
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7628
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1444
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-55
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-43
    A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7628
    Introduced in House
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 119-358: No Corruption in Government Act
  • HR 119-7628: To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInflation and pricesMembers of Congress