HR5841Referred to Committee

Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-28
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Nikki Budzinski
Nikki Budzinski
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 94.8% (559 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-10-28

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would increase Social Security benefits and cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for seniors, meaning retirees would receive larger monthly payments to help keep up with inflation and rising expenses. This would primarily affect older Americans who depend on Social Security income, potentially improving their financial security in retirement. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine how it would be funded and what specific benefit increases would look like.

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Social Welfare
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