Bills · S 126
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 126Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
FAIR Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial well-being of hundreds of thousands of federal employees and their families. A pay raise helps these workers keep pace with inflation and the rising cost of living, which has been a significant concern for many households. Without such adjustments, federal salaries can lose purchasing power over time, potentially making it harder for the government to attract and retain skilled professionals in critical roles.
If this bill becomes law, federal employees will receive a noticeable boost in their income for 2026, which could improve morale and financial stability. If it doesn't pass, federal pay would likely remain stagnant or receive a smaller adjustment based on existing law, potentially leading to a decline in real wages and making federal employment less competitive compared to the private sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases basic pay for most federal employees by 3.3 percent for calendar year 2026.
This directly boosts the foundational salary for a large portion of the federal workforce.
PROVISION 02
Increases basic pay for prevailing rate (wage-grade) federal employees by 3.3 percent for fiscal year 2026, overriding wage survey requirements.
Ensures that blue-collar federal workers also receive a substantial pay increase, not solely reliant on local wage surveys.
PROVISION 03
Increases locality pay for federal employees by 1 percent for calendar year 2026.
This additional increase helps federal workers in different areas better afford the local cost of living.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in Senate
JAN 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 126
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionJan 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
Senate BillS 126Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
FAIR Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
16
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