(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.