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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7846Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 10, 2022)

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

This act 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, 2022. The act 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 10, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-191.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2](D-VA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Oct 10, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-191.

  2. Oct 10, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-191.

  3. Oct 10, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 10, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 4, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 4, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 27, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 22, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5031)

  9. Sep 22, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5031)

  10. Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 14, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7819)

  12. Sep 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.

  13. Sep 14, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on H.R. 7846 are considered vacated.

  14. Sep 13, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  15. Sep 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7846.

  16. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7767-7768; text: CR H7767)

  17. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30300

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

  18. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Jul 18, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Jun 7, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  22. May 19, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. May 19, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. May 19, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 10, 202249

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

This act 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, 2022. The act 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 SenateSep 22, 202255

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

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, 2022. 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 14, 202253

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

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, 2022. 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 HouseMay 19, 2022

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

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, 2022. 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.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022 — Informed