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SCRAP Act

USA117th CongressHR-5647| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2021
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act or the SCRAP Act This bill terminates certain benefits for Members of Congress or former Members. Specifically, the bill prohibits payments of death gratuities to survivors of Members of Congress. It also terminates coverage under (1) the Federal Employees Retirement System for Members, and (2) the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for former Members. Such provisions take effect beginning in the 118th Congress. Additionally, the bill eliminates certain benefits and services for former Members of the House of Representatives (e.g., access to the House chamber, parking spaces, or the Members' Dining Room) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-199
SCRAP Act
Oct 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-199
    SCRAP Act


  • October 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-412: To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.

SCRAP Act

USA117th CongressHR-5647| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2021
Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act or the SCRAP Act This bill terminates certain benefits for Members of Congress or former Members. Specifically, the bill prohibits payments of death gratuities to survivors of Members of Congress. It also terminates coverage under (1) the Federal Employees Retirement System for Members, and (2) the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for former Members. Such provisions take effect beginning in the 118th Congress. Additionally, the bill eliminates certain benefits and services for former Members of the House of Representatives (e.g., access to the House chamber, parking spaces, or the Members' Dining Room) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-199
SCRAP Act
Oct 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-199
    SCRAP Act


  • October 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-412: To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted