Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to raise disability compensation and survivor benefits starting December 1, 2026. The increases will match the percentage adjustment applied to Social Security benefits for that same period. Specifically, the law covers payments for wartime disabilities, clothing allowances, and financial support for surviving spouses and children. The Department must publish the new dollar amounts in the Federal Register once the Social Security adjustments are finalized.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 28, 2026
Last action Jun 30, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
lower
Jun 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Morgan Luttrell
RRepublican
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Riley
DDemocratic
Co
Morgan McGarvey
DDemocratic
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