S. 126, introduced by Mr. Schatz and co-sponsored by several Senators, seeks to increase the pay rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent. Specifically, for the year 2026, basic pay rates will be adjusted by 3.3 percent for these...
Simple Explanation
The bill suggests giving some government workers a little more money, increasing their pay by around 4.3% next year, so they have extra money and can pay for things they need.