HR 491

Equal COLA Act

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US Congress

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 16, 2026, 2:56 PM

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The Equal COLA Act aims to ensure that retirees receiving benefits through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that more closely reflects the actual increase in the cost of living compared to current law. Currently, the COLA for FERS annuities is limited based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This bill would change the calculation of the COLA to match the Civil Service Retirement System, providing a more accurate reflection of inflation’s impact on retirees’ purchasing power. It would apply to future COLA adjustments and to existing annuities.

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2025-09-16House

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 491, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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9/16/2025HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 491, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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9/16/2025HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 491, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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