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US HB6027
Bill
Status
11/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer
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AI Summary
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Mandates automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for VA disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), effective December 1 of each year
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Ties the increase percentage to Social Security benefit increases determined under Section 215(i) of the Social Security Act
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Applies to wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, DIC for surviving spouses, and DIC for children
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Requires the VA Secretary to publish adjusted rates in the Federal Register each fiscal year
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
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.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
11/17/2025