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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 189Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 8, 2021)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2021. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

What just happenedOct 8, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-45.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
9 cosponsors8 D1 I
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  1. Oct 8, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-45.

  2. Oct 8, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-45.

  3. Oct 8, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 8, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 27, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 27, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 20, 2021FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 20, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 262). (text: CR H4536)

  9. Sep 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 262).(text: CR H4536)

  10. Sep 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4544)

  11. Sep 20, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Sep 20, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 189.

  13. Sep 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4536-4537)

  14. Sep 20, 2021FloorH30300

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

  15. Jul 26, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jul 26, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jul 26, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jul 21, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5023)

  19. Jul 21, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5023; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5023)

  20. Jun 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

  21. Jun 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Jun 24, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Feb 3, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S319)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Feb 3, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 8, 202149

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2021. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Passed HouseSep 20, 202153

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2021. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Passed SenateJul 21, 202155

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2021. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Reported to SenateJun 24, 202125

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2021. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2021

Veterans' Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act of 2021

This bill provides that whenever there is a cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable for veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021 — Informed