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Public Law114th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5588Became Law

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 22, 2016)

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

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

What just happenedJul 22, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-197.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5](R-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 22, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-197.

  2. Jul 22, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-197.

  3. Jul 22, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 22, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 14, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 14, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5058)

  9. Jul 13, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5058)

  10. Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 11, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 11, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4600)

  13. Jul 11, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4600)

  14. Jul 11, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5588.

  15. Jul 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4600-4601)

  16. Jul 11, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Jul 5, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Jun 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Jun 28, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 28, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 22, 201649

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

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 13, 201682

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

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

Passed House without amendmentJul 11, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2016

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall 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.

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 — Informed