The purpose of this legislation is to increase the pay rates for federal employees. Specifically, it aims to raise the salaries for those under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent for the year 2026. This adjustment is intended to help ensure that federal wages keep pace with the cost of living and to support the financial well-being of government workers. Key provisions of the legislation include a 3.3 percent increase in basic pay for employees covered by statutory pay systems, which are defined by existing federal law.