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DemocratBill · S. 3823· Senate(119-S-3823)

FAIR Act

Rep. Schatz
Age: 54 years
Hawaii
Introduced
2/10/2026
Last activity
2/10/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by
Brian Schatz
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act" or the "FAIR Act," proposes specific pay increases for the 2027 calendar and fiscal years. It seeks to adjust the rates of basic pay under statutory pay systems by 3.1 percent. Additionally, it aims to increase pay for prevailing rate employees by 3.1 percent. The bill also includes a 1 percent adjustment for locality pay.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    The bill increases pay for federal employees which benefits workers in various life stages including young adults.

  • Would people in middle age be better off under this?+3

    The bill increases pay for federal employees which benefits workers in various life stages including middle age.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    The bill raises pay for prevailing rate employees who are often in lower-wage categories.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases federal payroll obligations through pay adjustments for statutory and prevailing rate employees.