To reduce the pay of Members of Congress and dedicate the annual savings to a reduction of the national debt.
Congressional Pay Cut for Debt Reduction Act - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to: (1) reduce the annual salary of Members of Congress to 90% of the mandatory rate determined for such positions; and (2) eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, as soon as practicable after the beginning of each fiscal year, to: (1) calculate the reduction in outlays expected to occur during the fiscal year as a result of the application of the amendments made by this Act; and (2) transfer an equivalent amount to a specified account in the Treasury to reduce the public debt.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1326)
Became Public Law No: 111-165.
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 334.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E309)
Referred to House Administration
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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