United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1624 (101st)
Honest Compensation Act
Introduced
23 March 1989
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See H.R.3660.
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Summary
Honest Compensation Act - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 to prohibit Members of Congress from accepting honoraria after December 31, 1990. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to defer pay adjustments for Members until the beginning of the next Congress. Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to prohibit the recommendations of the President with respect to congressional salaries from taking effect unless a joint resolution of approval is passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate by a recorded vote. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the personal use of campaign funds by congressional candidates.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 23 March 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/1624
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/1624