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Introduced
05/16/2022
05/16/2022
In Committee
05/16/2022
05/16/2022
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, 2022, 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 2022, aims to increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, effective December 1, 2022. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2022, for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses and children, by the same percentage as the increase in Social Security benefit amounts. The Secretary is also required to publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 07/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4223/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4223/BILLS-117s4223is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4223/BILLS-117s4223is.pdf.pdf |
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