House
Jan 17, 2012To reduce the salaries of Members of Congress if a Federal budget deficit exists, prohibit commodities and securities trading based on non-public information relating to Congress, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
Reconnecting Congress with America Act of 2011 - Adjusts the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress for pay periods occurring in a calendar year if, for the most recent fiscal year ending before that calendar year, the federal deficit attained specified levels. Sets a Member's annual pay rate at: (1) 80% of the applicable base rate if the federal deficit was equal to or greater than 3% of...
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Introduced(12/6/11)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
BF
Mr. Flores
(R) TX – 17
Cosponsors (2)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Jan 17, 2012