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H.R. 1200Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 26, 2019)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

The VA may administratively adjust the rates of disability compensation payable to persons receiving VA benefits who have not received compensation for a service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The bill requires the VA to publish the adjusted rates by a specified date.

What just happenedSep 26, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-58.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2](D-VA)Sponsor
14 cosponsors8 D6 R
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  1. Sep 26, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-58.

  2. Sep 26, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-58.

  3. Sep 26, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 26, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 18, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5482)

  9. Sep 12, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5482)

  10. May 22, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 21, 2019FloorH38310

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

  12. May 21, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4042)

  13. May 21, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4042)

  14. May 21, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1200.

  15. May 21, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4042-4043)

  16. May 21, 2019FloorH30300

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

  17. May 16, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.

  18. May 16, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-68.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. May 16, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-68.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. May 1, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  21. Mar 14, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  22. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 26, 201949

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

The VA may administratively adjust the rates of disability compensation payable to persons receiving VA benefits who have not received compensation for a service-connected disability or death.

(Sec. 3) The bill requires the VA to publish the adjusted rates by a specified date.

Passed SenateSep 12, 201955

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

Passed HouseMay 21, 201953

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

Reported to HouseMay 16, 20197

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019 — Informed