3.0.0 5993 2023-01-11T13:33:50Z 2023-01-11T13:33:50Z House HR 2016-09-12 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 137 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ASHFORD:H.R. 5993.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8.[Page H5338]]]> hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-09-12T16:00:31Z hsha00 Committee on House Administration House Standing Referred to 2016-09-12T16:00:26Z Termination of Lifelong Pensions for Members of Congress Act 114 180 HR 2015-01-06 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. Related bill CRS EPIC Act 114 584 HR 2015-01-28 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. Related bill CRS Congressional Halt in Pay Increases and Cut Congressional Pay Act 114 688 HR 2015-02-03 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. Related bill CRS To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations or for long-term vehicle leases for Members of Congress, and for other purposes. 114 1339 HR 2015-03-06 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Related bill CRS Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2015 114 2210 HR 2015-05-01 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Related bill CRS 2016-09-12 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2016-09-12 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-09-12 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2016-09-12 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-09-12 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress A000373 Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2] Brad Ashford D NE 2 N Congress Congress 00 2016-09-12 Introduced in House 2016-12-05T16:18:33Z Congressional Accountability Now Act or the CAN Act

This bill prohibits the use of funds: (1) for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or legislative branch employee for airline accomodations that are not coach-class, (2) for the long-term leasing of a vehicle by a Member of Congress, and (3) for a Member's official mail other than a document transmitted under official letterhead.

The bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress by 10%.

This bill excludes Members of Congress from further coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). This exclusion does not apply to the Vice President.

Nothing in this bill shall: (1) be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect any right, entitlement, or benefit under CSRS or FERS for any Member covering any period before its enactment; or (2) affect the eligibility of a Member to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Members currently covered by CSRS or FERS may elect to retain such coverage by giving written notice within 90 days after enactment of this bill.

]]> Congressional Accountability Now Act Display Title Congressional Accountability Now Act Short Titles as Introduced Congressional Accountability Now Act Short Titles as Introduced CAN Act Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, to prohibit the use of official funds for long-term vehicle leases for Members of Congress, to prohibit the use of the Members' Representational Allowance for expenses of official mail of any material other than a document transmitted under the official letterhead of the Member involved, and for other purposes. Introduced in House 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr5993ih/xml/BILLS-114hr5993ih.xml 2016-09-12 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. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.