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I 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4494 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2005 Mr. Platts (for himself and Mr. Matheson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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 A BILL To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

1.

Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress

(a)

In general

Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) is repealed. (b)

Technical and conforming amendments

Section 601(a)(1) of such Act is amended— (1)by striking (a)(1) and inserting (a); (2)by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3)by striking as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection and inserting adjusted as provided by law. (c)

Effective date

This section shall take effect as of December 31, 2005.