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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 893Became Law

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 21, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

What just happenedNov 21, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-52.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT](I-VT)Sponsor
17 cosponsors9 D8 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in HouseOct 29, 2013
  • Engrossed in SenateOct 28, 2013
  • Reported to SenateSep 4, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateMay 8, 2013
  • Public LawNov 22, 2013
  1. Nov 21, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-52.

  2. Nov 21, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-52.

  3. Nov 21, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 21, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 14, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 14, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 12, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6971)

  8. Nov 12, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6971)

  9. Nov 12, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 893.

  10. Nov 12, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6971-6972)

  11. Nov 12, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Oct 29, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  13. Oct 29, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Oct 29, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Oct 28, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7581; text as passed Senate: CR S7581)

  16. Oct 28, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7581; text as passed Senate: CR S7581)

  17. Sep 4, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.

  18. Sep 4, 2013Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Sanders under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2013 without amendment. With written report No. 113-87.

  19. Sep 4, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Sanders under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2013 without amendment. With written report No. 113-87.

  20. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  21. Jun 12, 2013Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

  22. May 8, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3259)

  23. May 8, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3258-3259)

  24. May 8, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 21, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Passed House without amendmentNov 12, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 28, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 4, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Introduced in SenateMay 8, 2013

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.

Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 — Informed