FAIR Act
H.R. 7480119th Congress

FAIR Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Feb 10, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act or the FAIR Act.

(a) Statutory pay systems

For calendar year 2027, the percentage adjustment under section 5303 of title 5, United States Code, in the rates of basic pay under the statutory pay systems (as defined in section 5302 of title 5, United States Code) shall be 3.1 percent.

(b) Prevailing rate employees

Notwithstanding the wage survey requirements under section 5343(b) of title 5, United States Code, for fiscal year 2027, the rates of basic pay (as in effect on the last day of fiscal year 2026 under section 5343(a) of such title) for prevailing rate employees in each wage area and the rates of basic pay under sections 5348 and 5349 of such title shall be increased by 3.1 percent.

Section 3. Adjustment to locality pay

For calendar year 2027, the percentage adjustment under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, shall be an increase of 1 percent.

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