HR 4762 · 111th Congress · Congress

Congressional Pay Cut for Debt Reduction Act

Introduced 2010-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform(2010-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Pay Cut for Debt Reduction Act - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to: (1) reduce the annual salary of Members of Congress to 90% of the mandatory rate determined for such positions; and (2) eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, as soon as practicable after the beginning of each fiscal year, to: (1) calculate the reduction in outlays expected to occur during the fiscal year as a result of the application of the amendments made by this Act; and (2) transfer an equivalent amount to a specified account in the Treasury to reduce the public debt.…

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