To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 3120 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would improve how the federal government adjusts pay and benefits for military members and Department of Defense civilian employees stationed in California's 19th Congressional District. The bill aims to make cost-of-living adjustments more effective and responsive for these workers, though the specific mechanisms for improvement are not detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and civilian DoD employees whose permanent duty station falls within California's 19th Congressional District (which includes areas around Monterey and the Central Coast). Indirectly, it could affect their families who rely on these wages and benefits. **Current Status** HR 3120 was introduced by Rep.

Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee. The bill has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without additional details about the proposed changes, it's unclear whether the bill would result in increased pay adjustments or simply improve how they're calculated and implemented.