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Federal News NetworkSep 23, 2026Trade Press

Democrats planning last-ditch attempt at a federal pay raise in 2027

Walkinshaw says he will push to add a federal employee pay raise to 2027 spending legislation.

Democrats planning last-ditch attempt at a federal pay raise in 2027
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House and Senate Democrats are considering using federal spending negotiations to secure a 2027 pay raise for civilian employees, challenging the Trump administration’s planned pay freeze. Rep. James Walkinshaw said he would push to include the FAIR Act in spending legislation, but acknowledged there is no guaranteed outcome.

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