(Updated June 23, 2006)

H.R. 4843
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 4843, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, June 26, 2004.  It is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.R. 4843 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children, as of December 1, 2006.

The bill also 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.

Legislative History

H.R. 4843 was introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (FL) on March 2, 2006.  The bill was ordered to be reported from the Veterans Affairs Committee, as amended, by voice vote on June 22, 2006. House Report 109-521 was filed on June 22, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact Rep. Jeff Miller's office at 5-4136.