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

USA117th CongressHR-3909| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2021
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

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 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6168
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1200
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4958
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1329
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4223
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6168
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1200
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4958
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1329
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • July 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4223
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-189: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7846: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022
  • S 117-4223: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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

USA117th CongressHR-3909| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6168
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1200
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4958
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1329
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4223
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6168
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1200
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4958
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1329
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • July 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4223
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-189: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7846: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022
  • S 117-4223: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation