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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.1 percent, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or FAIR Act, proposes to increase the pay rates for federal employees. Specifically, for the calendar year 2027, it mandates a 3.1 percent adjustment to basic pay under statutory pay systems, which are established pay scales for federal employees, and also for prevailing rate employees, who are paid based on local wage rates determined by surveys, with an additional 1 percent adjustment to locality pay, which is pay that varies based on geographic location.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Brian Schatz (D)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3823/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3823/BILLS-119s3823is.pdf |
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