S-2851 : Still Just a Bill

Veterans' Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act

This bill provides that whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable as veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-04-26IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2016-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Disability assistance
  • Inflation and prices
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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