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To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes.

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US HR 3120 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Latest action
Apr 30, 2025

What it does

HR 3120 would require the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to submit a report within one year of enactment reviewing the accuracy and effectiveness of cost of living adjustments (COLA) for military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees stationed in California’s 19th Congressional District. The report would assess whether current COLA calculations adequately reflect local costs—particularly in high-cost areas like Monterey and Santa Clara—and evaluate factors such as the impact of military commissaries and whether certain locations should be designated as high-cost areas for adjusted pay. The bill aims to ensure that pay and benefits appropriately…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 30, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 30, 2025

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To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes. | 52