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S. 894 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011

S. 894 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 5, 2011, sponsored by Patty Murray with 14 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 5, 2011
Co-sponsors
14
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 112-53

What it does

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2011, 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

Patty Murray (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 5, 2011
  • Passed the SenateOct 19, 2011
  • Passed the HouseNov 2, 2011
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 3, 2011
  • Became lawNov 9, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-53. (Nov 9, 2011)

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