Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989

Summary

Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989 - Transfers to the Comptroller General all functions of the Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries. Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only, unless otherwise provided by law. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate the annual adjustment in compensation for Members of Congress. Provides that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act. States that any increase in compensation shall take effect at the beginning of the Congress following the Congress during which such benefits are authorized. Amends rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and rule XII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a recorded vote on such types of legislation. Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider such legislation if it contains items other than those relating to adjusting the rate of pay of Members.

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 January 1989

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