H.R. 1200 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
H.R. 1200 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2019, sponsored by Elaine G. Luria with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-58
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2019, 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
Elaine G. Luria (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2019
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2019
- Passed the SenateSep 12, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2019
- Became lawSep 26, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-58. (Sep 26, 2019)
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