Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., has reintroduced bills that would cut congressional salaries and eliminate the federal employee retirement system pension program for members of Congress.
His first bill, HR 179, would implement a five percent salary cut for all members of Congress, and eliminate automatic cost-of-living adjustment increases.
The second bill, HR 180, would eliminate the FERS pension program for members of Congress. Currently, members of Congress are required to participate in the system without being able to opt out. The system pays pension benefits to all members of Congress when they retire, if they served at least five years.
Both bills have been referred to the House Committee on Administration and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.