US House Passes Veterans COLA Act

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to help disabled veterans and their survivors keep pace with the cost of basic needs like food and housing. It increases benefits to match the hikes in prices. The Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act was introduced by First District Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick and passed unanimously. It will benefit more than 65,000 Arizonans injured or disabled in service, as well as 3 million aging vets nationwide. This is the first of Representative Kirkpatrick’s bills to be passed by the House. A companion bill will soon be considered by the US Senate. It is expected to pass by a wide margin.