A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans as such rates took effect of December 1, 1992, and to make a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans loans.

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9773)

S.970 through Congress

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SenateMay 18, 1993IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House bill: H.R.798 Veterans' Compensation Rates Codification Act of 1993

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 18, 1993

Increases the rates of: (1) veterans' disability compensation; (2) additional compensation for veterans' dependents; (3) the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans; (4) dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children; and (5) supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for disabled adult children. Makes a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans' loans.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 28, 1993
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9773)
Jul 28, 1993
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 798 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 1993
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 798 as an amendment.
Jul 28, 1993
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9771-9772)
Jun 30, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 127.
Jun 30, 1993
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 103-81.
Jun 30, 1993
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 103-81.
May 19, 1993
Committee on Veterans. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 18, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
May 18, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6018-6020)
May 18, 1993
Introduced in Senate

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Reported to Senate · Jun 30, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · May 18, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 798 · Veterans' Compensation Rates Codification Act of 1993

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Analyze S.970 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.970, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans as such rates took effect of December 1, 1992, and to make a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans loans.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/970

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s970/BILLS-103s970rs.htm

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Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.970 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.970, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans as such rates took effect of December 1, 1992, and to make a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans loans.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/970

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s970/BILLS-103s970rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.970 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.970, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans as such rates took effect of December 1, 1992, and to make a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans loans.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/970

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s970/BILLS-103s970rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.970 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.970, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans as such rates took effect of December 1, 1992, and to make a technical correction relating to the financing of discount points for certain veterans loans.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/970

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s970/BILLS-103s970rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.970 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.