United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1407 — Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2011, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Requires each such increase to 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. Andrew Connolly Veterans' Housing Act - Extends through 2016 the authority of the Secretary to provide specially adapted housing assistance to certain disabled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.

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Action History

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3308-3309)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1407.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3308-3310)

  6. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-82. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  12. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1407 do?
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2011, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Requires each such increase to 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. Andrew Connolly Veterans' Housing Act - Extends through 2016 the authority of the Secretary to provide specially adapted housing assistance to certain disabled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.
Who sponsors HR 1407?
HR 1407 is sponsored by Jon Runyan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1407?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1407?
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