House Bill 1328
115th Congress(2017-2018)
American Heroes COLA Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1328
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 2, 2017
04/27/2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
04/27/2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/05/2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/09/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
03/02/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/02/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:46 PM