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

USA116th CongressS-4579| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (16)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6168
Signed by President.
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6168
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6168: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020
  • S 116-2072: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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

USA116th CongressS-4579| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
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.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6168
Signed by President.
  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6168
    Signed by President.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (16)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6168: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020
  • S 116-2072: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation