Common Sense in Compensation Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 12, 2013)
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.
What just happenedAug 1, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013FloorH1B000
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 1541 is laid on the table.
- Jul 31, 2013FloorH37220
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.
- Jul 31, 2013FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.
- Jul 31, 2013FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5202-5207; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5202-5203)
- Jul 31, 2013FloorH30300
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 24, 2013Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jul 24, 2013Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1921)
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House