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FAIR Act: 7.4% Pay Increase for Federal Employees in 2025

The FAIR Act proposes a significant increase in compensation for federal employees in 2025. This means individuals working in government agencies and positions covered by statutory pay systems and prevailing rates will receive a raise, directly impacting their personal finances. The total proposed increase is 7.4%, consisting of a base pay raise and a locality pay adjustment.
Key points
Base Pay Increase: Basic pay rates for federal employees (under statutory pay systems) will increase by 4.0% for calendar year 2025.
Prevailing Rate Employees: Employees whose wages are set based on prevailing rates will also receive a 4.0% increase in basic pay for fiscal year 2025.
Locality Pay Adjustment: An additional increase of 3.4% will be applied to locality pay for calendar year 2025, bringing the total proposed raise to 7.4%.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7127
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2024-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7127.

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 2024-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Base Pay Increase: Basic pay rates for federal employees (under statutory pay systems) will increase by 4.0% for calendar year 2025.
  • Prevailing Rate Employees: Employees whose wages are set based on prevailing rates will also receive a 4.0% increase in basic pay for fiscal year 2025.
  • Locality Pay Adjustment: An additional increase of 3.4% will be applied to locality pay for calendar year 2025, bringing the total proposed raise to 7.4%.
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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy