H.R. 6168 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020
H.R. 6168 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 10, 2020, sponsored by Elaine G. Luria with 4 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
- Mar 10, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-178
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elaine G. Luria (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2020
- Passed the HouseMay 28, 2020
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
- Became lawOct 20, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-178. (Oct 20, 2020)
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- H.R. 299: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
- S. 504: LEGION Act
- H.R. 2196: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse…
- H.R. 1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
- H.R. 4285: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
- H.R. 2334: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa…
- S. 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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