House lawmakers on Thursday easily passed legislation ensuring veterans will see a cost-of-living boost next year if Social Security officials approve one for their recipients.
But the veterans COLA bill — sponsored by Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va. — was approved by a voice vote Thursday morning by the full House, without objection. She is hopeful the Senate can take up the measure quickly as well.
“I haven’t heard of any problems or hold ups with the bill,” she said. “This wouldn’t go into effect until December, so we’re well ahead of schedule. But I don’t anticipate any problems.”
House leaders hailed the bill’s passage as a step in keeping the country’s promise to care for veterans well after their military service has finished. Senate leaders have not indicated when the measure could be considered there.
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Elaine Luria is a retired member of the US Navy. Use of her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the US Navy or the Department of Defense.
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