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DemocratBill · S. 3059· Senate(119-S-3059)

Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
10/27/2025
Last activity
10/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act," seeks to amend title II of the Social Security Act. It requires the Commissioner of Social Security to use either the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) or the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E). The goal is to use whichever index results in a higher percentage for determining cost-of-living adjustments under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act. The bill also includes provisions for pre-1979 law and establishes requirements for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to publish the CPI-E. These changes would take effect for determinations regarding cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7

    The bill enhances the purchasing power of seniors by potentially increasing their cost-of-living adjustments through the CPI-E index.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+7

    The bill increases the value of retirement benefits by ensuring cost-of-living adjustments reflect the spending patterns of the elderly.

  • Does this strengthen Social Security?+6

    The bill increases Social Security benefit amounts by allowing the use of the higher of the CPI-W or CPI-E index for cost-of-living adjustments.

The opposite

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2

    The bill increases government obligations by requiring higher potential cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security recipients.