HR-782 : Still Just a Bill


Federal Employees Compensation Act

This bill increases by 1.9% the rates of pay in 2019 under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees, adjusts locality pay, and awards a one-time $500 hardship bonus for federal employees affected by the lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) beginning on or about December 22, 2018.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2019-01-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Cedric L. Richmond [D] (LA-2)
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Wages and earnings
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