Bill · S. 86· Senate(119-S-86)
A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
- Introduced
- 1/14/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is about stopping the automatic pay raises that members of Congress currently receive. It was introduced in the Senate on January 14, 2025. The main action of the bill is to repeal the specific provision of law that allows for these automatic pay adjustments. It also makes technical and conforming changes to update the affected statute. Finally, the bill sets the effective date to take effect when the 120th Congress convenes.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances government accountability and integrity by requiring direct votes for any congressional pay adjustments.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
Eliminating automatic pay adjustments promotes fiscal responsibility and accountability among elected officials.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill slightly reduces potential future government spending by eliminating automatic pay raises for members of Congress.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, which holds our elected officials accountable by stopping them from getting built-in, automatic raises without taking a direct vote on the matter.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending+1
- 1/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.