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H.R. 271 101st Congress House

Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989

Official title: To repeal provisions of law providing for salary adjustments for Members of Congress, and to provide that legislation increasing Member's compensation, Federal… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To repeal provisions of law providing for salary adjustments for Members of Congress, and to provide that legislation increasing Member's compensation, Federal income tax benefits, or limitations on outside earnings is considered separately from other legislation, is adopted only by a recorded vote, and does not take effect until the start of the Congress following the Congress in which approved.

Introduced: January 19, 1989 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) 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.
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Passed Senate
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Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Jan 3, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 3, 1989

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate the annual adjustment in congressional pay that is based on annual adjustments under the General Schedule.

Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries advisory only.

Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to provide that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act.

Eliminates the permanent appropriation of funds for the compensation of Members of Congress.

Defers congressional benefits until the start of the following Congress. Specifies such benefits as pay increases, tax benefits, and increases in the amount of permitted outside earned income, including honoraria.

Amends rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and rule XII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a recorded vote on legislation authorizing an increase in congressional benefits.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jan 19, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 271: Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-271/
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