This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2026. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% and increases locality pay by 1%.
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Introduced
2Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To President
5Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2025
Sep 16ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.Latest
Jan 16Introduced in House
Jan 16Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced