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Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2020, 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.

The percentage increase in benefits shall be the same as the cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients.

HR1200-116, S2072-116, S4579-116,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Oct. 20 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-178. Signed by President.
Oct. 09 2020	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Oct. 20 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-178. Signed by President.

Floor
Sep. 24 2020	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May. 28 2020	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2327)

Committee
Sep. 24 2020	Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Oct. 09 2020	Presented to President.
May. 28 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2327) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6168. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2327-2328) Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Senate Actions

Floor
Sep. 29 2020	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep. 24 2020	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Discharge
Sep. 24 2020	Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5882)

IntroReferral
Jun. 01 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Mar. 12 2020	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

House bill HR6168-116

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

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