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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/30/2025
07/30/2025
Crossed Over
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Passed
11/25/2025
11/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/25/2025
11/25/2025
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To increase, effective as of December 1, 2025, 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, known as the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, aims to increase disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans and their survivors, effective December 1, 2025. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to raise dollar amounts for various types of veteran benefits, including wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. The percentage increase will be tied to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits, which is determined based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. This means that veteran benefit rates will be automatically adjusted to keep pace with inflation, ensuring that veterans and their families receive financial support that maintains its real-world value. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to publish the updated rates in the Federal Register, making the new compensation amounts transparent and accessible to veterans and their families.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (23)
Jerry Moran (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Patty Murray (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 119-42. (on 11/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2392/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s2392/BILLS-119s2392enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s2392/BILLS-119s2392es.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s2392/BILLS-119s2392rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s2392/BILLS-119s2392is.pdf |
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