Congress ties 2025 veterans’ disability and survivor benefits to Social Security increase
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7777 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7777 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
Became Public Law No: 119-42.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4676)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
The House approved S.2392, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, sending the VA benefits COLA bill to the president. The measure aligns veterans’ disability and survivor benefits with Social Security’s COLA.
The Senate passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 by unanimous consent, raising disability compensation, clothing allowances, and DIC payments to match inflation.
Bipartisan Senators Moran and Blumenthal advanced the Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2025 to ensure VA benefits rise 2.8% in step with Social Security.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
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