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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2258Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 26, 2014)

(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 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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.

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 happenedSep 26, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-181.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK](D-AK)Sponsor
17 cosponsors9 D7 R1 I
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed in SenateSep 11, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateApr 28, 2014
  • Public LawSep 27, 2014
  1. Sep 26, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-181.

  2. Sep 26, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-181.

  3. Sep 26, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 26, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 18, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 18, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 16, 2014FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 16, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7587)

  9. Sep 16, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7587)

  10. Sep 16, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

  11. Sep 16, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7587-7588)

  12. Sep 16, 2014FloorH30300

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

  13. Sep 15, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Sep 15, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 11, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Sep 11, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5571)

  17. Sep 11, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5571)

  18. Sep 11, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5570-5571)

  19. Sep 11, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5570-5571)

  20. Apr 28, 2014IntroReferral

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

  21. Apr 28, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawSep 26, 201449

(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 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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.

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.

Passed House without amendmentSep 16, 201481

(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 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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.

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 11, 201482

(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 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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.

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 SenateApr 28, 2014

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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.

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.