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Bill108th CongressFiled Jun 1, 2004Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2483

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Sep 20, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2004, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

What just happenedOct 5, 2004

See also H.R. 4175.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 5, 2004Floor

    See also H.R. 4175.

  2. Oct 5, 2004Floor

    Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 705.

  3. Oct 5, 2004Floor

    Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4175 in lieu of this measure by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Oct 5, 2004Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4175 as an amendment.

  5. Oct 5, 2004Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10458-10459)

  6. Sep 20, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 705.

  7. Sep 20, 2004Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. With written report No. 108-351.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Sep 20, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. With written report No. 108-351.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 20, 2004Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Jun 22, 2004Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-874.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Jun 1, 2004IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6279-6280)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 1, 2004IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6279)

  13. Jun 1, 2004IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 20, 200480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2004, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Introduced in SenateJun 1, 200400
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2004, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.