119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7628


To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 20, 2026

Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was 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


A BILL

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 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(a) In general.—Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) is repealed.

(b) Technical and conforming amendments.—Section 601(a) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 4501) 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 and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the 120th Congress convenes.