Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-1200| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Elaine G. Luria
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (14)
John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-68.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4042-4043)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1200.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4042)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4042)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5482)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5482)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-58.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-1200| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-68.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4042-4043)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1200.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4042)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4042)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5482)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5482)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-58.
Elaine G. Luria
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (14)
John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
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