S. 407 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
S. 407 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 2009, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-37
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2009, the rates of veterans' 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.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2009
- Passed the SenateJun 10, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJun 25, 2009
- Became lawJun 30, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-37. (Jun 30, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 23, 2009 · Passed403–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009House · Jun 23, 2009
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