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H.R. 617 100th Congress House

Pay Raise Accountability Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced to the levels that were in effect as of December 31, 1986; to provide that any bil… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced to the levels that were in effect as of December 31, 1986; to provide that any bill or resolution that would increase Members' pay may be passed or adopted (as the case may be) only by a recorded vote; and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 20, 1987 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 1987
Subcommittee Failed to Report to Full Committee.
Feb 3, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 2, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 29, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Ad Hoc Task Force on Presidential Pay Recommendation.
Jan 20, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jan 20, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 20, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 3, 1987

Subcommittee Failed to Report to Full Committee.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pay Raise Accountability Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only.

Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to declare the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress to be the rate payable for such positions on December 31, 1986.

Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider any bill or resolution which adjusts the pay of Members, unless the bill or resolution: (1) takes effect at the beginning of the subsequent Congress; and (2) deals with no subject matter other than congressional pay. Requires a recorded vote on such legislation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 617: Pay Raise Accountability Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-617/
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"H.R. 617: Pay Raise Accountability Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-617/.
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H.R. 617, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-617/.
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