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Bill108th CongressFiled May 22, 2003Armed Forces and National Security
S. 1131

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Oct 14, 2003)

(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 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2003, 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 14, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Oct 14, 2003Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

  2. Oct 14, 2003Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. With written report No. 108-163.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Oct 14, 2003Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. With written report No. 108-163.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Sep 30, 2003Committee

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. Jul 10, 2003Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. May 22, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7029)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. May 22, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7029)

  8. May 22, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentOct 14, 200380

(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 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2003, 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 SenateMay 22, 200300
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2003, 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.