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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2015Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1777

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 21, 2016)

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill revises provisions relating to presidential pensions to allow former Presidents a lifetime annual annuity of $200,000 and an additional annual monetary allowance of $200,000, each adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases as provided by the Social Security Act. It reduces the annual monetary allowance by the amount that a former President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. 

The bill prohibits the monetary allowance from being less than the amount that the General Services Administration and the U.S. Secret Service determine is needed to pay the increased cost of doing business that is attributable to the security needs of the former President.

The annuity and allowance shall not be payable for any period during which a former President holds an appointive or elective position in or under the federal government that pays more than a nominal rate.

The bill increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President.

(Sec. 3) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect: (1) a law relating to the security or protection of a former President or a family member of a former President, or (2) funding to carry out such security or protection.

(Sec. 4) The bill applies to an individual who is a former President or the widow of a former President as of the date of enactment.

(Sec. 5) For a former President receiving a monetary allowance before the enactment of this bill, the reduction of the monetary allowance for adjusted gross income required by this bill applies, except to the extent that it would prevent the former President from being able to pay the cost of a lease or other contract that is in effect on the day before enactment of this bill and under which the former President makes payments using the monetary allowance.

What just happenedDec 5, 2016

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7178)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3](R-UT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2016VetoH43110

    On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7178)

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Dec 5, 2016FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent, notwithstanding the order of the House of September 22, 2016, that the veto message of the President on the bill, H.R. 1777, together with the accompanying bill, be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 5, 2016VetoH43100

    Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent, notwithstanding the order of the House of September 22, 2016, that the veto message of the President on the bill, H.R. 1777, together with the accompanying bill, be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  4. Sep 22, 2016FloorH8D000

    Notwithstanding the order of the House of July 25, 2016, Mr. Hurd asked unanimous consent that further consideration of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 1777, be postponed until the legislative day of December 9, 2016.

  5. Jul 25, 2016FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 1777 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (114-155).

  6. Jul 25, 2016FloorH8D000

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (consideration: CR H5034)

  7. Jul 22, 2016President

    Vetoed by President.

  8. Jul 22, 2016President31000

    Vetoed by President.

  9. Jul 12, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  10. Jul 12, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  11. Jul 8, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  12. Jul 8, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agree to the Senate amendment: CR H4562-4563)

  13. Jul 8, 2016NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agree to the Senate amendment: CR H4562-4563)

  14. Jul 8, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4562-4563)

  15. Jun 21, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jun 21, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Jun 21, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Jun 21, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  19. Jun 21, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4428)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Jun 21, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4428)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  21. Jan 12, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  22. Jan 11, 2016FloorH38310

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

  23. Jan 11, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H241)

  24. Jan 11, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H241)

  25. Jan 11, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1777.

  26. Jan 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H241-242)

  27. Jan 11, 2016FloorH30300

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

  28. Jul 16, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.

  29. Jul 16, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-209.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  30. Jul 16, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-209.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  31. May 19, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  32. May 19, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  33. Apr 14, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  34. Apr 14, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Apr 14, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedJun 21, 201635

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill revises provisions relating to presidential pensions to allow former Presidents a lifetime annual annuity of $200,000 and an additional annual monetary allowance of $200,000, each adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases as provided by the Social Security Act. It reduces the annual monetary allowance by the amount that a former President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. 

The bill prohibits the monetary allowance from being less than the amount that the General Services Administration and the U.S. Secret Service determine is needed to pay the increased cost of doing business that is attributable to the security needs of the former President.

The annuity and allowance shall not be payable for any period during which a former President holds an appointive or elective position in or under the federal government that pays more than a nominal rate.

The bill increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President.

(Sec. 3) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect: (1) a law relating to the security or protection of a former President or a family member of a former President, or (2) funding to carry out such security or protection.

(Sec. 4) The bill applies to an individual who is a former President or the widow of a former President as of the date of enactment.

(Sec. 5) For a former President receiving a monetary allowance before the enactment of this bill, the reduction of the monetary allowance for adjusted gross income required by this bill applies, except to the extent that it would prevent the former President from being able to pay the cost of a lease or other contract that is in effect on the day before enactment of this bill and under which the former President makes payments using the monetary allowance.

Passed House amendedJan 11, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act

(Sec 2) Allows each former U.S. President a lifetime annual annuity of $200,000 and an annual monetary allowance of $200,000, each adjusted annually for inflation as provided by the Social Security Act. Reduces such annual allowance by the amount that a President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. Denies such annuity and monetary allowance to a former President who holds an appointive or elective position in or under the federal government that pays more than a nominal amount.

Increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President, with an annual inflation adjustment to such increased amount as provided by the Social Security Act.

(Sec. 3) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be considered to affect: (1) any provision of law relating to the security or protection of a former President or a family member of the President, or (2) funding to carry out security or protection of the former President.

(Sec. 4) Makes this Act applicable to any individual who is a former President or the widow of a former President as of the date of enactment.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 16, 201517

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act

(Sec 2) Allows each former U.S. President a lifetime annual annuity of $200,000 and an annual monetary allowance of $200,000, each adjusted annually for inflation as provided by the Social Security Act. Reduces such annual allowance by the amount that a President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. Denies such annuity and monetary allowance to a former President who holds an appointive or elective position in or under the federal government that pays more than a nominal amount.

Increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President, with an annual inflation adjustment to such increased amount as provided by the Social Security Act.

(Sec. 3) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be considered to affect: (1) any provision of law relating to the security or protection of a former President or a family member of the President, or (2) funding to carry out security or protection of the former President.

(Sec. 4) Makes this Act applicable to any individual who is a former President or the widow of a former President as of the date of enactment.

Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2015

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act

Revises provisions relating to presidential pensions to allow former Presidents an annuity of $200,000 and an additional monetary allowance of $200,000 per year. Reduces such pension by the amount that a President's adjusted gross income in a taxable year exceeds $400,000. 

Increases from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual annuity of a surviving spouse of a former President.

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016 — Informed