What does Preamble of Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title II of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment would require the Commissioner of Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) for cost-of-living adjustments. These adjustments would apply under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.

What does MORE ACCURATE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT. of Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act do?

This section amends sections 215(i)(1)(D) and 215(i)(1)(G) of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of either the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) or the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E), whichever results in the higher percentage. It also amends Section 215(i) of the Social Security Act as it existed in December 1978 to similarly allow for the use of CPI-W or CPI-E. The bill makes conforming changes to sections 215(i)(4) of the Social Security Act. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is directed to prepare and publish a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) indicating changes in expenditures for consumption typical for individuals aged 62 and older. Prior to the publication of CPI-E, references to it are deemed to be references to the Consumer Price Index for Americans 62 years of age and older (R-CPI-E). The amendments apply to cost-of-living computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2026.

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Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

Last updated: 10/27/2025 · Introduced: 10/27/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the Social Security Administration 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) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments, whichever yields a higher percentage.
The bill mandates the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create and publish a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E) reflecting spending patterns of individuals aged 62 and older.
Cost-of-living adjustments under the Social Security Act will be affected by these changes beginning in computation quarters ending on or after September 30, 2026.

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