United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8552 — Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill adjusts veterans' compensation based on the cost of living.

This bill proposes a cost-of-living adjustment for veterans' compensation. It aims to ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of veterans may see an increase in financial support to help with living expenses.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

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

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  6. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance elections veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8552?
HR 8552 is sponsored by McGarvey, Morgan (Democratic), Riley, Josh (Democratic), and Luttrell, Morgan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8552?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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