H.R. 1683
108th Congress
House
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
Official title: To increase, effective as of December 1, 2003, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependenc… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To increase, effective as of December 1, 2003, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Armed Forces and National Security
Cost of living adjustmentsDisabledFamiliesGovernment Operations and Politics
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Government publicityLabor and EmploymentSurvivors' benefitsVeterans' disability compensation
Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 3, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-147.
Dec 3, 2003
Signed by President.
Nov 26, 2003
Presented to President.
Nov 25, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 21, 2003
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15481)
Nov 21, 2003
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15481)
May 22, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR 5/20/2003 H4273-4274)
May 22, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4556-4557)
May 20, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 20, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1683.
May 20, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273-4275)
May 20, 2003
Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 19, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
May 19, 2003
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-108.
May 15, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Apr 10, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E723)
Apr 9, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2003 | House · vote #209 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 426–0 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 108-147.
Plain-English summary
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2003, the rates of 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.
Requires each such increase to be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.
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Bill text
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- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1683/
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