Bill · S. 4487· Senate(119-S-4487)
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026," aims to raise compensation rates for various groups. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase several payment amounts effective December 1, 2026. These increases apply to wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, and clothing allowances. It also covers dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. The specific increase percentage is tied to the same percentage used for Social Security Act benefits.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides direct increases to disability compensation, clothing allowances, and survivor benefits for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill increases rates for wartime disability compensation, dependent compensation, and clothing allowances.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill increases compensation rates tied to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Disability and Survivor Payments: The bill increases dollar amounts for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children (Section 2(b)). This provides more financial support to veterans and their families.
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Clothing Allowance Increase: The bill mandates an increase in the dollar amount for clothing allowances (Section 2(b)(3)). This provides additional funds for specific veteran needs.
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Cost-of-Living Alignment: The rates are increased by the same percentage as the increase for Social Security Act benefits (Section 2(c)). This ensures that the compensation adjustments are linked to broader economic adjustments used by the Social Security Act.
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Administrative Adjustments: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has the authority to administratively adjust rates for specific persons under section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Seniors+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 5/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
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Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
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