Brian Schatz

This bill would give most federal employees a pay raise in 2027. Their basic pay would go up by 3.1%, and they would also get an extra 1% increase for locality pay. This means more money in their paychecks starting next year.

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This bill would increase Social Security benefits for current and future retirees by changing how cost-of-living adjustments are calculated and updating the benefit formula. It would also temporarily require higher earners to pay Social Security taxes on a portion of their income above the current cap. This measure aims to strengthen the program.

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This bill, called the Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act, would update an existing law about cultural and art development programs. It would require governing boards for Native Hawaiian art and culture grants to include Native Hawaiians and recognized experts, and for members to serve fixed terms. It also clarifies that organizations receiving grants must maintain their programs, not just set them up.

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This bill would make app-based companies more transparent about how they pay workers and set prices for customers. It would require them to share details about their electronic monitoring and automated decision systems. For ride-hail services, it would cap the amount the company can keep from each fare at 25%, aiming to ensure fairer pay for drivers.