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No Pay Raise for Congress During Deficit Years

This bill stops Members of Congress from getting a pay raise in the year after the government spent more money than it collected. It links their pay adjustments to the nation's financial health, specifically when spending exceeds income.
Key points
Members of Congress won't get a pay raise if the government spent more than it earned last year.
This rule applies to future pay adjustments for Congress.
The Congressional Budget Office will determine if spending exceeded income.
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Additional Information
No Pay Raise for Congress Act
Print number: HR 75
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Process start date: 2021-01-04