Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

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Explore the details of House Bill 1513 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 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.

4/7/2025, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1513

Bill 111 HR 1513, also known as the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009, was introduced in the 111th Congress on March 12, 2009 by Representative John Hall. The purpose of this bill was to provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The bill proposed a COLA increase for veterans' disability compensation that would be equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous year. This adjustment would help ensure that veterans' benefits kept pace with inflation and the rising cost of living.

The bill received bipartisan support and was passed by the House of Representatives on May 19, 2009. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further consideration. Overall, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 aimed to provide financial support to disabled veterans and their families by ensuring that their benefits were adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living.

Current Status of Bill HR 1513

Bill HR 1513 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2009. Bill HR 1513 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2009. Bill HR 1513's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 31, 2009