The Senate is not expected to take up the legislation in the remainder of this term.
The House of Representatives passed bills to boost veteran compensation this week. The legislation seeks to resolve the issue of combat-injured veterans with under 20 years of service having to relinquish a portion of their military retirement in order to receive disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Congressional Budget Office reported that the update would result in an increase of $1,450 or more per month.
The bill that passed by a voice vote would reduce disability compensation for tinnitus and sleep apnea for future veterans. No one opposed to the legislation requested a roll call vote. However, the bill is expected to stall in the Senate during the lame duck period.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For representatives in the House as they consider and vote on legislation during the last weeks of the current term.
- For members of the Senate to be discerning in the use of their time and votes in the remainder of this year.
Sources: PBS, AP News
