S. 777 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023
S. 777 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023, became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2023, sponsored by Jon Tester with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-6
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023 or the Veterans' COLA Act of 2023 This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime 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.
Official title
Veterans' COLA Act of 2023
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2023
- Passed the SenateMar 30, 2023
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2023
- Sent to the PresidentJun 7, 2023
- Became lawJun 14, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-6. (Jun 14, 2023)
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- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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