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

USA119th CongressHR-2138| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 mandates an increase in financial support for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for survivors receiving dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC). Effective December 1, 2025, these benefits, including wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, and the clothing allowance, will be adjusted. The percentage increase for these rates, as well as for DIC paid to surviving spouses and children, will be directly tied to the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) determined for that date. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also authorized to administratively adjust certain other disability compensation rates and must publish all new adjusted rates in the Federal Register.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6168
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1200
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7846
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3909
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7777
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1529
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4958
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1329
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2392
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6168
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1200
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7846
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3909
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7777
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1529
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4958
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1329
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2392
    Presented to President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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

USA119th CongressHR-2138| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 mandates an increase in financial support for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for survivors receiving dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC). Effective December 1, 2025, these benefits, including wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, and the clothing allowance, will be adjusted. The percentage increase for these rates, as well as for DIC paid to surviving spouses and children, will be directly tied to the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) determined for that date. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also authorized to administratively adjust certain other disability compensation rates and must publish all new adjusted rates in the Federal Register.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6168
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1200
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7846
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3909
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7777
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1529
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4958
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1329
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2392
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6168
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1200
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7846
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3909
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7777
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1529
    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4958
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1329
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • November 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2392
    Presented to President.
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation