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Federal Employee Pay: Higher Earnings by Removing Limits

This bill aims to remove certain pay limitations for federal employees, including military personnel. Cost-of-living adjustments and locality pay will no longer count towards salary caps, potentially leading to higher actual earnings for many government workers. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that retirement funds are not negatively impacted by these changes.
Key points
Cost-of-living and locality adjustments for federal employees (civilian and military) will be excluded from maximum pay limits.
This could allow federal employees to receive higher overall compensation, exceeding previous pay caps.
The bill includes financial provisions to prevent negative impacts on federal employee retirement funds due to these changes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5171
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-08-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employee Pay Compression Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5171.

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 2023-08-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cost-of-living and locality adjustments for federal employees (civilian and military) will be excluded from maximum pay limits.
  • This could allow federal employees to receive higher overall compensation, exceeding previous pay caps.
  • The bill includes financial provisions to prevent negative impacts on federal employee retirement funds due to these changes.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Labor