S. 189 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021
S. 189 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 3, 2021, sponsored by John Thune with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-45
What it does
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for 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
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 20, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2021
- Became lawOct 8, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-45. (Oct 8, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 20, 2021 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment ActHouse · Sep 20, 2021
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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