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H.R. 1491 98th Congress House

Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1983

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

Official title: A bill to repeal provisions of law providing for salary adjustments for Members of Congress and to provide that legislation increasing Members' 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: February 15, 1983 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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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Feb 15, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Feb 15, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Feb 15, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.
Feb 15, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 15, 1983

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1983 - 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.

Changes the provision of law which authorizes permanent appropriations for compensation for Members to authorize appropriations only for FY 1983.

States 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 15, 1983
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 15, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1491: Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1491/
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