H.R. 156 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act
H.R. 156 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Harry Mitchell with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act - Declares that no automatic pay adjustment shall be considered to have taken effect in FY2010 in the rates of basic pay for Members of Congress under the General Schedule (thus eliminating the pay adjustment for Members for such fiscal year).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harry Mitchell (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats, 55 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (Jan 6, 2009)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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