HR 5841 United States House · 119th Congress

Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

This bill changes how Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for seniors. It requires using either the standard CPI-W index or a new CPI-E index (measuring inflation specifically for seniors' spending patterns), whichever results in a higher payment increase. The change applies to COLAs determined for cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 2026. It directly affects Social Security beneficiaries aged 62 and older, potentially increasing their monthly payments based on the more senior-focused CPI-E index.

Tags: Seniors

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Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Last action Oct 28, 2025

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Oct 28, 2025

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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.

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Oct 28, 2025

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