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A Democratic senator on Wednesday formally introduced a bill that would provide an average 3.2% pay raise to civilian federal employees in 2022, mirroring legislation already under consideration in the House.
The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, would provide federal workers with a 2.2% across-the-board pay increase next year, along with an average 1% increase in locality pay. Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., in the House in January.
In 2021, federal employees received a 1% across-the-board pay raise after Congress declined to override former President Trump’s alternative pay plan. That increase did not include a change in locality pay rates.