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End Automatic Pay Raises for Congress
Recent Bills/End Automatic Pay Raises for Congress

End Automatic Pay Raises for Congress

IntroducedFebruary 20, 2026
Introduced8 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill stops automatic pay raises for Members of Congress, requiring them to vote on any salary increases. It aims to hold Congress accountable for their pay decisions.

If you think Congress should earn raises only through a vote, this bill supports that idea.
Who this affects
Members of Congress · Congress staff
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill would remove the law that gives automatic pay raises to Members of Congress.
  2. 2Members of Congress would no longer receive yearly salary increases without a vote.
  3. 3The bill aims to make Congress members' pay more accountable to the public.
  4. 4If passed, Congress would have to vote on any future pay raises.
  5. 5This change could affect how Congress members view their compensation.
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