S. 894 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
S. 894 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 5, 2011, sponsored by Patty Murray with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 5, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 112-53
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patty Murray (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 19, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 2, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 3, 2011
- Became lawNov 9, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-53. (Nov 9, 2011)
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- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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- H.R. 6375: VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012
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