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

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 893 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 893

(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.

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Current Status of Bill S 893

Bill S 893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2013. Bill S 893 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2013. Bill S 893's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-52. as of November 21, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 893

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 893

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Inflation and prices

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 893

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

A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in 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.

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