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virus restrictions lift.
By: Leo Shane III
Legislative efforts in recent years to make the increases automatic for veterans have proven
unsuccessful. Luria said she has discussed the issue with leadership, but has not found any traction
thus far.
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.
Earlier this year, veterans and Social Security recipients received a 1.6 percent COLA boost, based on
inflation and consumer spending calculations over the last few months of 2019.
About Leo Shane III
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004,
focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a
2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
