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H.R. 6168Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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.

What just happenedOct 20, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-178.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2](D-VA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Oct 20, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-178.

  2. Oct 20, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-178.

  3. Oct 20, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 20, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 9, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 9, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 29, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 24, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Sep 24, 2020Floor17000

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

  10. Sep 24, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5882)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 24, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 1, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. May 28, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. May 28, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2327)

  15. May 28, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2327)

  16. May 28, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6168.

  17. May 28, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2327-2328)

  18. May 28, 2020FloorH30300

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

  19. Mar 12, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Mar 12, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Mar 10, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 20, 202049

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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 SenateSep 24, 202055

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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 28, 202053

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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 HouseMar 10, 2020

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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 2020 — Informed