FAIR Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 493 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 37
Latest action: Sep 16, 2025

What it does

Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or the FAIR Act This bill modifies pay rates for federal employees in 2026. Specifically, the bill increases rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% and increases locality pay by 1%.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 16, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Jan 16, 2025
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Sep 16, 2025
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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