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Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
Passed
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/25/2024
11/25/2024
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, 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, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, 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. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2024, for the payment of these benefits, effective December 1, 2024. The increase will be calculated as the same percentage as the increase to Social Security benefits resulting from the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The Secretary is also required to publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 118-130. (on 11/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7777/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7777/BILLS-118hr7777enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7777/BILLS-118hr7777eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7777/BILLS-118hr7777rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7777/BILLS-118hr7777ih.pdf |
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