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Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1982

Introduced: April 21, 1982 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 1982
See H.R.6685.
Apr 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Apr 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Apr 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.
Apr 21, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate the annual adjustment in compensation for Members of Congress.

Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only, unless otherwise provided by law.

Provides that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act.

Repeals the provision of law which authorizes permanent appropriations for compensation for Members.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to require Members to substantiate their living expense deductions.

Directs that any increase in compensation, tax benefits, or increase in outside earned income limitations (including honoraria) shall take effect at the beginning of the Congress following the Congress during which such benefits are authorized. 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 such types of legislation. Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider such legislation if it contains items other than those relative to congressional benefits.

What's happening now July 15, 1982

See H.R.6685.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6136: Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1982. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6136/
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