Bills · HR 3120
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3120Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRO APR 30· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the financial well-being of military personnel and Department of Defense civilians who serve in areas with very high living costs, like parts of California. If the current cost-of-living adjustments aren't enough, these individuals and their families can face significant financial strain, struggling to afford basic necessities, which can impact their morale and ability to serve.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a re-evaluation and potentially more accurate and higher cost-of-living payments for those stationed in expensive regions, improving their quality of life and financial stability. If it doesn't pass, these service members and civilians might continue to be undercompensated for the high cost of living in their duty stations, potentially impacting retention and recruitment.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to submit a report on cost of living adjustment calculations for military personnel and DoD civilians in California's 19th Congressional District.
This mandates a specific review of how COLA is determined for a high-cost area, addressing concerns about financial burdens on service members.
PROVISION 02
The report must explain current data collection methods and the factors used to determine cost of living adjustments.
This provides transparency and insight into the existing process, allowing for informed evaluation of its effectiveness.
PROVISION 03
The report must assess whether military commissaries or exchanges should be included in COLA calculations and if the Monterey commissary provides substantial financial support affecting COLA determinations.
This directly examines a potential factor that might artificially lower COLA if not properly considered, ensuring a more accurate assessment of financial needs.
PROVISION 04
The report must evaluate if any locations within the 19th Congressional District of California should be considered a high-cost area for COLA purposes and if providing increased COLA is advisable.
This directly addresses the core issue of potential underpayment in high-cost regions, aiming to ensure fair compensation.
PROVISION 05
The report must include a comparison of the factors that contribute to COLA determinations in Monterey, California, and Santa Clara, California.
This comparison helps benchmark COLA calculations against another high-cost California area, providing context for the analysis.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 30
Introduced in House
APR 30
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3120
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025
House BillHR 3120Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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