S 2079 · 112th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.
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EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.(2012-02-09)
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Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through December 31, 2013, the freeze on any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to the pay of certain federal civilian employees (thus extends such freeze from two to three calendar years). Extends through such date the prohibition against receipt by a senior executive or senior-level employee of any increase in the rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion. Applies the pay limit freeze to Members of Congress. Declares that no statutory COLA for a legislative branch employee which would otherwise take effect during the period beginning on enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2013, shall be made.…
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