Public Law 111-165
2ND SESSION
An Act
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011.
- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. No Cost of Living Adjustment in Pay for Members of Congress.
[edit]- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) (relating to cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress) during fiscal year 2011.
Approved May 14, 2010.
Legislative History
[edit]- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 156 (2010):
- Apr. 27, considered and passed House.
- Apr. 28, considered and passed Senate.
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 156 (2010):
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