US HB1541 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: Introduced on April 12 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-08-01 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Common Sense in Compensation Act - Prohibits any discretionary monetary payment to an employee of a federal executive agency during the period beginning on the enactment of this Act and the close of FY2013, or during FY2014 or FY2015, to the extent that such payment would cause the employee's total covered compensation (i.e., basic pay and discretionary monetary payment) to exceed 105% of the total amount of such employees basic pay (before the application of any step-increase). Defines "discretionary monetary payment" as any award or other monetary payment and any step-increase.

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Title

Common Sense in Compensation Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-08-01HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
2013-07-31HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2013-07-31HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.
2013-07-31HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5202-5207; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5202-5203)
2013-07-31HouseMr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2013-07-24HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2013-07-24HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2013-04-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2013-04-12HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1921)

Same As/Similar To

HR322 (Similar To) 2013-08-01 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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