I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2017 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Ms. Norton , and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality, and for other purposes.