S. 2258 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014
S. 2258 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2014, sponsored by Mark Begich with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-181
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2014, 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
Mark Begich (D-AK). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2014
- Passed the SenateSep 11, 2014
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2014
- Became lawSep 26, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-181. (Sep 26, 2014)
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- H.R. 1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013
- H.R. 3210: Pay Our Military Act
- H.J.Res. 91: Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
- H.R. 3302: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill…
- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
- H.R. 1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013
- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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