United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1541 — Common Sense in Compensation Act

Last action — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.

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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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Action History

  1. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.

  2. At 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.

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5202-5207; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5202-5203)

  5. Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1921)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1541 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 1541?
HR 1541 is sponsored by Mark Meadows (R).
What is the current status of HR 1541?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1541?
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