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H.R. 7628

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 7628, to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, was introduced in the House on Feb 20, 2026 by Rep. Ralph Norman (R). It was referred to Administration, and last saw action on Feb 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Record

Text

H.R. 7628 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb7628/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 7628 IH: To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-02-20
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7628  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 20, 2026   Mr. Norman  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on  Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned   A BILL
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
1.
Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress
(a)
In general
Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ) is repealed.
(b)
Technical and conforming amendments
Section 601(a) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ) is amended—
(1)
by striking  (a)(1)  and inserting  (a) ;
(2)
by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and
(3)
by striking  as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection  and inserting  adjusted as provided by law .
(c)
Effective date
This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the 120th Congress convenes.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-02-20
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Sponsors

Rep. Ralph Norman (R) sponsors H.R. 7628 alone.

Ralph Norman

Rep. · R–SC-5 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 7628 went before 2 committees: Oversight and Government Reform and Committee on House Administration.

Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Feb 20, 2026 · 696 Bills
Committee on House Administration
Committee on House Administration
Referred To · Feb 20, 2026 · 196 Bills

Actions

H.R. 7628 has taken 2 actions since Feb 20, 2026.

ChamberAction
Feb 20, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Committee on House Administration

Votes

H.R. 7628 has not gone to a roll call.

2 bills are related to H.R. 7628.

Titles

H.R. 7628 goes by 2 titles.

  • To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 7628 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 7628’s is Congress.

hr7628/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 7628, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. NORMAN:H.R. 7628.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I of the Constitution[Page H2235]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com