To prohibit acceptance of honoraria by Members of Congress, to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall not be subject to adjustment under the Federal Salary Act of 1967 or subject to any automatic adjustment, to provide that any bill or resolution which would increase Members' pay or confer any tax benefit with respect to Members as a separate and distinct class may be passed or adopted (as the case may be) only by a recorded vote, and for other purposes.
Congressional Fair Compensation Act of 1987 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1983 to prohibit Members of Congress from accepting honoraria.
Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to declare that any recommendations of the President relating to the salaries of Members of Congress shall be of an advisory nature only.
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to require that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress be the rate payable for such positions on the date of enactment of this Act.
Makes it out of order in the House or the Senate to consider any bill or resolution which adjusts the pay of Members or modifies income tax credits or deductions for Members as a separate and distinct class, unless: (1) it takes effect at the beginning of the subsequent Congress; and (2) it is comprised solely of items adjusting the pay of Members. Requires a record vote on such legislation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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