FAIR Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The FAIR Act aims to adjust pay rates for federal employees in 2026. It increases basic pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 3.3%, and also increases locality pay by 1%. These adjustments are intended to reflect changes in the cost of living and ensure fair compensation for federal workers.
Key provisions
- Increases basic pay under the statutory pay systems by 3.3% for 2026.
- Increases basic pay for prevailing rate employees by 3.3% for 2026.
- Increases locality pay by 1% for 2026.
- References specific sections of Title 5 of the United States Code regarding pay adjustments.
Who is affected
- Federal employees
- Federal employees in the statutory pay systems
- Federal employees classified as prevailing rate employees
- Federal employees receiving locality pay
Notable changes
- Adjusts pay rates based on calendar year 2026.
- Specifies percentage increases for basic pay and locality pay.
Fiscal impact
The bill will increase federal payroll expenses due to the pay adjustments.
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