Congressional Pay Reform Act of 1982
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Congressional Pay Reform Act of 1982 - Declares that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act.
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to revise the method of adjusting such pay. Requires a recorded vote on a concurrent resolution in each House for such adjustments. Sets forth the required wording for such resolutions. Sets forth the formula for determining the date on which any change in the rate of pay shall be effective under the Federal Salary Act of 1967.
Prohibits either House from considering legislation which carries appropriations for compensation of Members, if such legislation carries appropriations for any other purpose.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3115: Congressional Pay Reform Act of 1982. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-S-3115/
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