United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 570 — American Heroes COLA Act

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

American Heroes COLA Act - Requires that, whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable as veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children, but only if such percentage increase is calculated using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Increases the rate of VA special monthly pay for severely injured veterans. Provides a temporary rate for such pay during the period beginning December 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2018.

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2815)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2815-2817)

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

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 113-62.

  10. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  13. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 570 do?
American Heroes COLA Act - Requires that, whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable as veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children, but only if such percentage increase is calculated using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Increases the rate of VA special monthly pay for severely injured veterans. Provides a temporary rate for such pay during the period beginning December 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2018.
Who sponsors HR 570?
HR 570 is sponsored by Jon Runyan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 570?
This bill died with 113th 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 570?
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