NorthwestGeorgiaNews.com has the story:

Graves, who chairs the legislative branch subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, said the relatively small bill continues a freeze on congressional pay that has been in place since 2010.

“This bill honors and respects taxpayers. It makes tough decisions and stretches every dollar just like families across America do every day,” Graves said in a statement. …

Graves said funding for the House of Representatives has been reduced by 14 percent since Republicans gained control in January 2011.