Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act
Rep. Roy Proposes Ending Pay and Leadership Roles for Lawmakers After 12 Years
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by three different House committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is very unlikely to pass because it requires members of Congress to vote to take away their own salaries and power. Most lawmakers are unwilling to support rules that limit their own careers.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
While this bill targets elected members of Congress rather than typical federal employees, members of Congress are technically paid by the federal government. The bill would eliminate pay for any member who has served 12 or more years, creating a de facto term limit through financial pressure. This could lead to faster turnover in congressional leadership, which may change how agencies receive oversight and direction.
“Any payment otherwise required to be made with respect to a pay period for the compensation of the Member of Congress under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501).”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act
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