S. 2617 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008
S. 2617 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2008, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-324
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2008, 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
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 30, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 10, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 16, 2008
- Became lawSep 24, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-324. (Sep 24, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 10, 2008 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008House · Sep 10, 2008
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