H.R. 1683 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
H.R. 1683 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 9, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-147
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2003, the rates of 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 26, 2003
- Became lawDec 3, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-147. (Dec 3, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 22, 2003 · Passed426–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment ActHouse · May 22, 2003
More bills from Christopher H. Smith in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
- H.R. 3936: Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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