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

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-75.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2017. Enacted.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date. The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death. (Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.

Bill Text

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37 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a reference to Public Law 115-75 and includes a section number with a note related to the increase in rates for veterans' benefits, specifically for dependency and indemnity compensation to children. This text clarifies that the compensation adjustments are tied to the same percentage increase as those under the Social Security Act, which may ensure that these benefits keep pace with inflation. This linkage could impact the financial support provided to veterans and their families by aligning it with broader economic adjustments.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 75] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 131 STAT.
1329 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1244]] Public Law 115-75 115th Congress An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2017, 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.
R.
<<NOTE:
1329 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2017 Received;
Nov.
read twice and and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To increase, effective as of December 1, 2017, 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.
2, 2017 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
1329]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017.
38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1.
This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of- Living Adjustment Act of 2017''.
This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017''.
INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION.
<<NOTE:
38 USC 1114 note.>> INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION.
(5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.-- Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title.
(5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.--Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title.
SEC.
[[Page 131 STAT.
1245]] SEC.
PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES.
<<NOTE:
Federal Register, publication.
38 USC 1114 note.>> PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES.
Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2017.
Approved November 2, 2017.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
KAREN L.
1329:
HAAS, Clerk.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
115-134 (Comm.
on Veterans' Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
163 (2017):
May 23, considered and passed House.
Oct.
25, considered and passed Senate.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 38 U.S.C. § 1114, 38 U.S.C. § 1115, 38 U.S.C. § 1162, 38 U.S.C. § 1311, 42 U.S.C. § 415

Action History

  1. Presented to President.

  2. Presented to President.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Became Public Law No: 115-75.

  6. Became Public Law No: 115-75.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6820)

  9. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6820)

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  13. Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4476-4477)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1329.

  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4476)

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476)

  18. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  20. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-134.

  21. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-134.

  22. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.

  23. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  25. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  27. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  28. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  29. Introduced in House

  30. Introduced in House

  31. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1329 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date. The VA may adjust administratively, consistent with such increases, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons entitled to veterans benefits under public laws administered by the VA on December 31, 1958, who have not received benefits under provisions governing veterans compensation for service-connected disability or death. (Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased rates in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain social security increases are required to be published in FY2018.
Who sponsors HR 1329?
HR 1329 is sponsored by Bost, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1329?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2017. Enacted.
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