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Restoring Cost-of-Living Increases for Members of Congress

This bill aims to restore past cost-of-living adjustments to the salaries of Members of Congress that were previously waived. This means their pay will be retroactively adjusted for inflation, potentially impacting the national budget, but not directly affecting citizens' daily finances.
Key points
The bill restores previous cost-of-living pay increases for Members of Congress that were withheld.
These changes aim to comply with the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which governs congressional pay changes.
New pay rates will be determined and published within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_9418
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

27th Amendment Enforcement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9418.

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:

  • The bill restores previous cost-of-living pay increases for Members of Congress that were withheld.
  • These changes aim to comply with the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which governs congressional pay changes.
  • New pay rates will be determined and published within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
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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