Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate the annual adjustment in congressional pay that is based on annual adjustments under the General Schedule.
Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries advisory only.
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to provide that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act.
Eliminates the permanent appropriation of funds for the compensation of Members of Congress.
Defers congressional benefits until the start of the following Congress. Specifies such benefits as pay increases, tax benefits, and increases in the amount of permitted outside earned income, including honoraria.
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 legislation authorizing an increase in congressional benefits.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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