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Ending Automatic Pay Raises for Members of Congress

This bill aims to eliminate the automatic annual salary adjustments currently provided to members of the U.S. Congress. If passed, lawmakers' pay will no longer increase automatically each year without a specific vote. This change is intended to increase transparency and accountability regarding public funds spent on legislative salaries.
Key points
Automatic annual pay increases for members of Congress will be repealed, increasing oversight of public spending.
Any future salary adjustments will require a separate, explicit law to be passed, demanding greater accountability from politicians.
The changes are scheduled to take effect when the 119th Congress convenes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_43
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_43.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic annual pay increases for members of Congress will be repealed, increasing oversight of public spending.
  • Any future salary adjustments will require a separate, explicit law to be passed, demanding greater accountability from politicians.
  • The changes are scheduled to take effect when the 119th Congress convenes.
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 Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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

Economy Courts and Law