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HR 3835 112th Congress House

To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.

Introduced: January 27, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 2, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 1, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 309 - 117 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H304)
Feb 1, 2012
Mr. Ross (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 1, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H354-355)
Feb 1, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 1, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3835.
Feb 1, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H304-312)
Jan 27, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 27, 2012
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 1, 2012 House · vote #19 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 309–117 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 2, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through December 31, 2013, the freeze on any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to the pay of certain federal civilian employees (thus extends such freeze from two to three calendar years).

Extends through such date the prohibition against receipt by a senior executive or senior-level employee of any increase in the rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion.

Applies the pay limit freeze to Members of Congress.

Declares that no statutory COLA for a legislative branch employee which would otherwise take effect during the period beginning on enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2013, shall be made.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2079 Identical bill A bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.
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