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H.R.1922 / 103rd Congress

Congressional Pay For Performance Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1110)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 29, 1993

Congressional Pay For Performance Act - Provides that if the Congress has not passed all general appropriation bills before the beginning of a fiscal year, then the permanent appropriation for the compensation of Members of Congress shall not be effective for such fiscal year. Prohibits the House of Representatives or the Senate from considering the legislative branch appropriation bill for any fiscal year until other general appropriation bills for such fiscal year have been presented to the President.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R–FL

Committees

  • Rules Committee
  • Appropriations Committee
4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1110)

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9152-9153)

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8334)

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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