Equal COLA Act

# Equal COLA Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Equal COLA Act would change how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for federal employees and retirees. Currently, different groups of federal workers and pensioners receive different COLA increases based on when they retired or the type of work they did. This bill would standardize the system so that all federal employees and retirees receive the same COLA percentage increases, which adjust benefits annually to keep pace with inflation. **Who It Affects** This legislation would impact federal employees currently working for the government, as well as retired federal workers and their survivors who receive pensions.

These groups include civil service employees, military retirees, and federal judges, among others. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.