US HB1328 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: Introduced on March 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-04-27 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 This bill requires that, whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall increase by the same percentage the amounts payable as 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.

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Title

American Heroes COLA Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-04-27HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2017-04-27HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2017-04-05HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2017-03-09HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2017-03-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2017-03-02HouseIntroduced in House

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