S. 86: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-14):
This bill eliminates automatic increases to pay for Members of Congress, beginning with the 120th Congress.
Current law automatically increases Member pay according to a formula. The annual increase is (1) based on the percentage change in private sector wages as measured by the Employment Cost Index (ECI); and (2) capped at the percentage increase to General Schedule (GS) employees' base pay. The annual adjustment automatically goes into effect unless Congress modifies the increase in legislation.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 86 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 86?
S. 86 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 86 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).