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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 15, 2013Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 273

To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 15, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, as amended by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112-175), to extend through December 31, 2013: (1) the freeze on statutory pay adjustments for federal employees and officials, and (2) the prohibition against any member of the Senior Executive Service or any senior level employee in the executive branch from receiving an increase in his or her rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion.

Eliminates the delayed statutory pay adjustment contained in the Resolution that was permitted to take effect with the first applicable pay period beginning after March 27, 2013.

What just happenedFeb 25, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6](R-FL)Sponsor
48 cosponsors48 R
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  • Referred in SenateFeb 25, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseFeb 15, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
  1. Feb 25, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Feb 15, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 15, 2013FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 - 154 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H558)

  4. Feb 15, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 - 154 (Roll no. 44).(text: CR H558)

  5. Feb 15, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H567-568)

  6. Feb 15, 2013FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 273, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Issa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H.R. 273 until later in the legislative day.

  7. Feb 15, 2013FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H566)

  8. Feb 15, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 273.

  9. Feb 15, 2013FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 273 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during any recess or adjournment of not more than three days, the Speaker or his designee may reconvene the House at a time other than that previously appointed, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 3 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2013, relating to a measure condemning the government of North Korea and its February 12, 2013 test of a nuclear device. Section 4 provides that on any legislative day from February 16, 2013 through February 22, 2013: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 5 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 4 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

  10. Feb 15, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 66. (consideration: CR H558-566)

  11. Feb 14, 2013FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 66 passed House.

  12. Feb 13, 2013FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 66 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 273 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during any recess or adjournment of not more than three days, the Speaker or his designee may reconvene the House at a time other than that previously appointed, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 3 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2013, relating to a measure condemning the government of North Korea and its February 12, 2013 test of a nuclear device. Section 4 provides that on any legislative day from February 16, 2013 through February 22, 2013: (a) the Journal

  13. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  14. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentFeb 15, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, as amended by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112-175), to extend through December 31, 2013: (1) the freeze on statutory pay adjustments for federal employees and officials, and (2) the prohibition against any member of the Senior Executive Service or any senior level employee in the executive branch from receiving an increase in his or her rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion.

Eliminates the delayed statutory pay adjustment contained in the Resolution that was permitted to take effect with the first applicable pay period beginning after March 27, 2013.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013

Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, as amended by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112-175), to extend through December 31, 2013: (1) the freeze on statutory pay adjustments for federal employees and officials, and (2) the prohibition against any member of the Senior Executive Service or any senior level employee in the executive branch from receiving an increase in his or her rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion.

Eliminates the delayed statutory pay adjustment contained in the Resolution that was permitted to take effect with the first applicable pay period beginning after March 27, 2013.

To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees. — Informed