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Congressional Salaries Tied to Judicial Pay

This bill proposes to link the salaries of U.S. Members of Congress to those of federal judges. This means politicians' earnings will automatically adjust with judicial salaries, potentially impacting financial stability and public perception of fairness in government compensation.
Key points
Speaker of the House's pay will be equal to or greater than a Supreme Court Justice's salary.
Senate and House leaders' pay will be equal to or greater than a Circuit Judge's salary.
Other Members of Congress will receive pay equal to or greater than a District Judge's salary.
Changes will take effect after the November 2024 federal elections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9417
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to tie the salaries of Members of Congress to the salaries of the judiciary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9417.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Speaker of the House's pay will be equal to or greater than a Supreme Court Justice's salary.
  • Senate and House leaders' pay will be equal to or greater than a Circuit Judge's salary.
  • Other Members of Congress will receive pay equal to or greater than a District Judge's salary.
  • Changes will take effect after the November 2024 federal elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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