H.R.3835: To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Jan. 27, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Referred to House House Administration
Mr. Ross (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3835.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 309 - 117 (Roll no. 19).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 27, 2012

Introduced in the House by Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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