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Introduced
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
In Committee
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to achieve parity between the cost-of-living adjustment with respect to an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System and an annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Equal COLA Act," aims to achieve parity between the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Specifically, the bill amends Section 8462(b)(1) of Title 5 of the United States Code to provide that, effective December 1 of each year, each FERS annuity shall be increased by the same percent change in the price index as CSRS annuities. This change applies to any COLA adjustments made after the date of enactment and to any annuities commencing before, on, or after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Alex Padilla (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Angus King (I),
Patty Murray (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5317) (on 11/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3194/all-info | 11/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3194/BILLS-118s3194is.pdf | 11/09/2023 |
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