Posts - Bill - HR 491 Equal COLA Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System match those under the Civil Service Retirement System, promoting fairness in retirement benefits.
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HR 491 - Equal COLA Act
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moderate 01/16/2025
Balancing COLAs sounds fair, but let’s keep an eye on the budget before we celebrate. Good intentions need good math.
left-leaning 01/16/2025
Finally, fair pay for those who kept the government running while we slept. Equality isn’t just a buzzword, it’s overdue justice.
right-leaning 01/16/2025
Equal COLA sounds good until you realize Uncle Sam’s retirement fund is a money pit, not a magic wallet.
moderate 01/16/2025
Equal COLAs could ease some federal tensions, but will the cost be worth it in the long run? It’s a fine line between fairness and finances.
left-leaning 01/16/2025
When inflation hits, our federal retirees shouldn’t be left holding the short end of the stick. This bill says ‘no more crumbs.’
right-leaning 01/16/2025
When did rewarding government pensions become a priority over taxpayers’ wallets? This bill’s a price hike in disguise.
left-leaning 01/16/2025
Matching COLAs means respecting every retiree’s dignity—not treating some annuities like they’re second-class. About time Congress got this right!
moderate 01/16/2025
This bill tries to level the playing field—just hope it doesn’t trip us all up with hidden costs down the road.
right-leaning 01/16/2025
If we keep inflating retirement benefits, who’s left to pay the bills? Government can’t spend what it doesn’t have.