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To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Summary
- Repeals the automatic pay adjustment provision for Members of Congress established in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.
- Requires any future pay adjustments for Members of Congress to be made through explicit legislation rather than occurring automatically.
- Takes effect when the 120th Congress convenes.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/N000190.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC) [#5]
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Ralph Norman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- SAULSBURY INDUSTRIES INC. $13,200
- ULINE $6,600
- Employer not reported $5,250
- DOGWOOD LANE CHILDRENS ACADEMY $2,900
- MAYER BROWN $2,500
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Ralph Norman → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Feb 20, 2026 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · house
- Feb 20, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 20, 2026
Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF AUTOMATIC PAY ADJUSTMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
(a) In General.—Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) is repealed.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.—Section 601(a) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 4501) is amended—
(1) by striking “(a)(1)” and inserting “(a)”;
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and
(3) by striking “as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting “adjusted as provided by law”.
(c) Effective Date.—This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the 120th Congress convenes. <all>
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