Congressional lawmakers are suing to try to win retroactive pay raises, and drawing scorn
"The plaintiffs argue that annual votes since 1992 to block automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for members of Congress violated the 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution," the NTUF says
By Nicholas Ballasy
Published: March 8, 2026 10:50pm
Several current and former members of Congress are suing to secure retroactive pay raises, drawing scorn from at least one fiscal conservative in the institution.
"Corrupt Washington politicians, including Democrat James E. Clyburn are suing for retroactive congressional pay raises that could cost taxpayers MILLIONS of dollars!!" Rep. Ralph Norman, R-N.C., who is running for N.C. governor, wrote on social media last week. "With $38 TRILLION in debt, Congress doesn’t deserve a raise! Enough is enough!"
The National Taxpayers Union Foundation wrote a piece elaborating on the details of the effort for retroactive pay hikes.
"Represented by former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Rick Crawford (R-AR), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), former Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Tom Davis (R-VA), Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), and former Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) are suing taxpayers for retroactive pay hikes that could add tens of millions—and potentially far more—to federal liabilities," according to the organization.
The NTUF said the plaintiffs are arguing that "annual votes since 1992 to block automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for members of Congress violated the 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution."
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https://justthenews.com/government/congress/rep-norman-blasts-members-congress-seeking-retroactive-pay-raises
