S. 407
111th Congress
Senate
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2009, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-co… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2009, 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, to codify increases in the rates of such compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other purposes.
Armed Forces and National Security
Disability assistanceInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Everywhere this bill has been
23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2009
Became Public Law No: 111-37.
Jun 30, 2009
Signed by President.
Jun 25, 2009
Presented to President.
Jun 23, 2009
Cleared for White House.
Jun 23, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H7091-7092)
Jun 23, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7108-7109)
Jun 23, 2009
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.
Jun 23, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 407.
Jun 23, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7091-7093)
Jun 23, 2009
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 11, 2009
Held at the desk.
Jun 11, 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 11, 2009
Received in the House.
Jun 10, 2009
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6476-6477; text as passed Senate: CR S6476-6477)
Jun 10, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6476-6477; text as passed Senate: CR S6476-6477)
Jun 4, 2009
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
Jun 4, 2009
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 111-24.
May 21, 2009
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 29, 2009
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-81.
Feb 10, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 10, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2083)
Feb 10, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2009 | House · vote #419 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 403–0 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 111-37.
Plain-English summary
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2009, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, 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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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-407/
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