H.R. 5588 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016
H.R. 5588 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 28, 2016, sponsored by Ralph Lee Abraham with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 28, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-197
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Lee Abraham (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2016
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 14, 2016
- Became lawJul 22, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-197. (Jul 22, 2016)
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