A bill to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced to the levels that were in effect as of December 31, 1986; to provide that any bill or resolution that would increase Members' pay may be passed or adopted (as the case may be) only by a recorded vote; and for other purposes.
Pay Raise Accountability Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only.
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to declare the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress to be the rate payable for such positions on December 31, 1986.
Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider any bill or resolution which adjusts the pay of Members, unless the bill or resolution: (1) takes effect at the beginning of the subsequent Congress; and (2) deals with no subject matter other than congressional pay. Requires a recorded vote on such legislation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Referred to Subcommittee on Ad Hoc Task Force on Presidential Pay Recommendation.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Failed to Report to Full Committee.
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