Bill · H.R. 493· House(119-HR-493)

FAIR Act

Age: 76 years

Virginia

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 9/16/2025 — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by: Gerald Connolly
Cosponsors: - 35 - 1

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act" or the "FAIR Act," aims to adjust various pay rates. It proposes a 3.3 percent increase for the rates of basic pay under the statutory pay systems for the 2026 calendar year. Additionally, it mandates a 3.3 percent increase for prevailing rate employees for fiscal year 2026. The legislation also includes a 1 percent adjustment for locality pay during the 2026 calendar year.

Yes

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Federal pay increases can have a trickle-down effect on wage standards for low-income workers.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The pay increases benefit federal employees who often represent middle-class households.