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HR 6027119th CongressIn Committee

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Nov 12, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-New Jersey)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Provides annual cost-of-living adjustments for VA disability compensation and survivor benefits tied to Social Security increases.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes annual December 1 adjustment for VA disability compensation
  • 2Links increases to Social Security COLA percentage
  • 3Covers wartime disability, dependents, clothing allowance, and survivor benefits
  • 4Requires publication in Federal Register
  • 5Effective 180 days after enactment
  • 6Adds new Section 120 to title 38

Impact Areas

Veterans with service-connected disabilitiesSurviving spouses and childrenDepartment of Veterans AffairsFederal budget
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