H.R. 1329 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
H.R. 1329 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by Mike Bost with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-75
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' wartime 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
Mike Bost (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 25, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentNov 2, 2017
- Became lawNov 2, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 2, 2017)
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