Many federal civilian workers would get a 4.3% average pay increase in 2026. That includes a 3.3% basic pay raise and a 1% locality pay increase. Wage grade workers would also get a 3.3% raise for fiscal year 2026.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
FAIR Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal civilian workers whose pay comes from federal pay laws. Many would see higher pay in 2026 if the bill becomes law. It also affects federal agencies because they would have to pay the higher rates. Taxpayers and budget writers would also feel the effect through higher federal payroll costs.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it would change how much many federal workers take home in 2026. A raise could help workers deal with higher living costs and may help agencies hire and keep staff. The tradeoff is that higher pay also means higher federal payroll costs. The bill only covers 2026, so it does not settle what happens in later years.
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Officially: FAIR Act
Many federal civilian workers would get a 4.3% average pay increase in 2026. That includes a 3.3% basic pay raise and a 1% locality pay increase. Wage grade workers would also get a 3.3% raise for fiscal year 2026.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR493. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.
The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you can edit the message before sending.
This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to FAIR Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (introduced), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR493, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
