H3863
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to adjust the Cost of Living Allowances (COLAs) for veterans’ benefits in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that veterans’ compensation and pension payments keep pace with inflation, thereby maintaining their purchasing power. The bill proposes a specific method for calculating these COLAs, potentially linked to the Consumer Price Index. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing veteran benefit adjustments.
Key provisions
- Adjusts Cost of Living Allowances (COLAs) for veteran benefits.
- Specifies a method for calculating COLAs, likely tied to the Consumer Price Index.
- Applies to veterans’ compensation and pension payments.
- Part of a series of bills addressing veteran benefit adjustments.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts Veterans Affairs
- Federal Government (regarding veteran benefits)
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a specific formula for adjusting COLAs, which may differ from current practices.
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Bill H.3863 194th (Current)
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3863) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Lipper-Garabedian Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3863
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437 |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
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