Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-29T02:38:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2138 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/29/2025, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2138

Bill 119 HR 2138, also known as the "Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021," aims to increase 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. The bill specifies that these increases will take effect on December 1, 2025.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that veterans and their families receive adequate financial support to help cover the costs associated with their service-connected disabilities. By increasing the rates of compensation, the bill aims to provide these individuals with a higher standard of living and greater financial security.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 2138 seeks to honor the sacrifices made by veterans and their families by ensuring that they receive the support and compensation they deserve. The bill is non-partisan in nature and focuses solely on providing assistance to those who have served our country.

Congressional Summary of HR 2138

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2025. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.

The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2138

Bill HR 2138 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2138 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2138's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of March 26, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2138

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2025, 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.