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
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Section 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Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) is repealed.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.