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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1496

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 16, 2019)

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

This bill revises the compensation provided to a President who leaves office after enactment of this bill or such a President's widow or widower.

Each such President, excluding a President removed from office through impeachment, shall receive (1) an annuity of $200,000 per year for the remainder of the President's life, and (2) a monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Such allowance shall be reduced by the amount the President's earned income exceeds $400,000. These monetary amounts are subject to a cost-of-living increase.

The widow or widower of each such President shall be entitled to receive $100,000 per year, payable monthly, if such individual waives the right to each other annuity or pension to which the individual is entitled. This amount is subject to a cost-of-living increase.

What just happenedOct 17, 2019

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10](R-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Oct 17, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Oct 16, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 16, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8167-8168)

  4. Oct 16, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8167-8168)

  5. Oct 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1496.

  6. Oct 16, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8167-8169)

  7. Oct 16, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Mar 26, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  9. Mar 26, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. Mar 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Mar 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Mar 5, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 16, 201953

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

This bill revises the compensation provided to a President who leaves office after enactment of this bill or such a President's widow or widower.

Each such President, excluding a President removed from office through impeachment, shall receive (1) an annuity of $200,000 per year for the remainder of the President's life, and (2) a monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Such allowance shall be reduced by the amount the President's earned income exceeds $400,000. These monetary amounts are subject to a cost-of-living increase.

The widow or widower of each such President shall be entitled to receive $100,000 per year, payable monthly, if such individual waives the right to each other annuity or pension to which the individual is entitled. This amount is subject to a cost-of-living increase.

Introduced in HouseMar 5, 2019

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019

This bill replaces provisions governing the compensation provided to a former President.

Each former President shall receive from the United States (1) an annuity of $200,000 per year for the remainder of his or her life, and (2) a monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Such allowance shall be reduced by the amount the former President's earned income exceeds $400,000. These monetary amounts are subject to a cost-of-living increase.

The bill increases and provides for cost-of-living adjustments to the monetary allowance for surviving spouses of former Presidents.

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019 — Informed