S. 893 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
S. 893 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on May 8, 2013, sponsored by Bernard Sanders with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 8, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-52
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2013, 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
Bernard Sanders (I-VT). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2013
- Passed the SenateOct 28, 2013
- Passed the HouseNov 12, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentNov 14, 2013
- Became lawNov 21, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-52. (Nov 21, 2013)
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