H.R. 4958 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
H.R. 4958 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2018, sponsored by Mike Bost with 5 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
- Feb 7, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-258
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2018, 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
Mike Bost (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2018
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2018
- Became lawOct 9, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-258. (Oct 9, 2018)
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