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Introduced
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
In Committee
09/07/2021
09/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To increase, effective as of December 1, 2021, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected dis- abilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com- pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021, aims to increase the rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and their survivors, effective December 1, 2021. The increases will be based on the same percentage as the cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits. The bill also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register by the time the Social Security cost-of-living adjustments are published during fiscal year 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 09/07/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3909/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3909/BILLS-117hr3909ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3909/BILLS-117hr3909ih.pdf.pdf |
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