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H.R. 493

House

To provide for the expedited consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval for the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits under Sections 25E and 30D; Excluded Entities".

Sponsor: Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE-3]

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This bill increases the basic pay rates for federal employees by 3.3% and raises locality-based comparability payments by 1% starting in 2026. These adjustments apply to workers within the statutory pay systems and prevailing rate employees across the federal government. Introduced by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA), the legislation is currently awaiting consideration by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 219-195House · February 14, 2025Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 14, 2025 · House

    Passed the House

    Provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution to disapprove a Treasury rule on clean vehicle credits. Passed House 219-195.

    Passed 219-195

    Next: Awaits consideration in the Senate.

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