United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 5588 — Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-197. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 28, 2016. Enacted.

Summary

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, 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. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date. (Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-197. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5058)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4600)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5588.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4600-4601)

  11. Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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

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

  14. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5588 do?
Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, 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. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date. (Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.
Who sponsors HR 5588?
HR 5588 is sponsored by Ralph Abraham (R).
What is the current status of HR 5588?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 28, 2016. Enacted.
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