BillHR 8552 · 119

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

Introduced

Apr 28, 2026

Cosponsors

Traction

Last Action

Apr 28, 2026

Bill Summary

Increases the cost-of-living adjustment for veterans' compensation. Requires an annual adjustment to veterans' benefits to reflect rising living costs.

Bill Journey

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects disabled veterans and their families, providing them with increased compensation to keep pace with inflation. It would result in higher benefit payments for eligible veterans.

Impact Areas

Sample

Addresses Supply

Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.

Supports Families

Aimed at easing pressure on working households.

Long-term Impact

Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.

Expands Access

Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party

Democratic1
Republican1

Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

Full Bill Text
H.R. 8552 · congress.gov

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Morgan McGarvey
Democrat · KY

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal

Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign

CommitteeVeterans' Affairs Committee

IntroducedApr 28, 2026

Last UpdatedApr 28, 2026

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Subjects

Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.