HR 493 119th Congress House In Progress

FAIR Act

Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. · Sep 16, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or the FAIR Act This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2026. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% and increases locality pay by 1%.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Independent · VA
Cosponsors (36)
Del. NortonRep. LeeRep. SubramanyamRep. LynchRep. BeyerRep. MfumeRep. DelBeneRep. BrownleyRep. ScanlonRep. Budzinski+26 more

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