S. 2562 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
S. 2562 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Larry Craig with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 109-361
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2006, 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
Larry Craig (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 21, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2006
- Became lawOct 16, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-361. (Oct 16, 2006)
More bills from Larry Craig in the 109th Congress
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 1131: Idaho Land Enhancement Act
- S. 3421: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3200: Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 4326: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and…
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- H.R. 2863: Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of…
- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 3930: Military Commissions Act of 2006
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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