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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1329Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 2, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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.

The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

What just happenedNov 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12](R-IL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors9 D3 R
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  1. Nov 2, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 2, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Nov 2, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Nov 2, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Oct 26, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Oct 25, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Oct 25, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Oct 25, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6820)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Oct 25, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6820)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. May 24, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. May 23, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 23, 2017FloorH38310

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

  13. May 23, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476)

  14. May 23, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4476)

  15. May 23, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1329.

  16. May 23, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4476-4477)

  17. May 23, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. May 19, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.

  19. May 19, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-134.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. May 19, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-134.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. May 17, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Apr 27, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  24. Apr 27, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  25. Apr 5, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  26. Mar 9, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  27. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  28. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 2, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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.

The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 25, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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.

The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

Passed House amendedMay 23, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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.

The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 19, 201717

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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.

The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2017

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2017, 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 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 — Informed