To increase, effective as of December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jul 22, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on July 22, 2016.
1 Cosponsor (1 Republican)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“ICYMI: Long supports legislation for Veterans, active duty troops in Congress”
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Rep. Billy Long [R-MO7, 2011-2022]
on Jul 21, 2016
“CRAMER: Veterans Compensation Bill Ensures Annual Increases Without Legislative Action”
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Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND]
on Jul 15, 2016
“Representative Issa Votes To Increase Benefits for Disabled Veterans Bipartisan legislation would boost compensation for disabled veterans and provide a cost-of-living adjustment”
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Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA48]
on Jul 14, 2016
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 4782: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2016
Ordered Reported on May 18, 2016. 17% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 3032: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2016
Introduced on Jun 8, 2016. 99% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1493: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015
Passed Senate (House next) on Oct 22, 2015. 97% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 675: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015
Passed House (Senate next) on Jul 28, 2015. 13% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Jul 28, 2015
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Oct 22, 2015
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Passed Senate (House next)
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1493 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 5588 (114th). |
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Jun 28, 2016
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Introduced
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Jul 11, 2016
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jul 13, 2016
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jul 22, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 5588 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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