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Did HR.7628 pass?
HR.7628 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
Who sponsored HR.7628?
HR.7628 was sponsored by Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina).
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119 HR 7628 IH: To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-20 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. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7628 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. 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(a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ) is repealed.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.
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