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H.R. 1541

Common Sense in Compensation Act

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.

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

Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2013
  1. FloorH1B000

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

  2. FloorH37220

    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. FloorH8D000

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

  4. FloorH30000

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

  5. FloorH30300

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

  6. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  9. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1921)

  10. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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