To increase, effective as of December 1, 2018, 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.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
Feb 7, 2018
- Status:
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Passed House (Senate next) on May 21, 2018
This bill passed in the House on May 21, 2018 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
- Prognosis:
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61% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
History
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Feb 7, 2018
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Introduced
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Mar 20, 2018
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Considered by Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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May 8, 2018
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Ordered Reported
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May 17, 2018
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On House Schedule
The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.
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May 18, 2018
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Reported by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. |
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May 21, 2018
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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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Pending
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Passed Senate
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Pending
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 4958 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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