HR 1541
113th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Common Sense in Compensation Act
Introduced: April 12, 2013
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Became law
Aug 1, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
Jul 31, 2013
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.
Jul 31, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.
Jul 31, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5202-5207; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5202-5203)
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 12, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 12, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1921)
Apr 12, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Common Sense in Compensation Act - Prohibits any discretionary monetary payment to an employee of a federal executive agency during the period beginning on the enactment of this Act and the close of FY2013, or during FY2014 or FY2015, to the extent that such payment would cause the employee's total covered compensation (i.e., basic pay and discretionary monetary payment) to exceed 105% of the total amount of such employees basic pay (before the application of any step-increase). Defines "discretionary monetary payment" as any award or other monetary payment and any step-increase.
What's happening now
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
Committees of jurisdiction
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