Congress Passes Veteran's Benefits with King's Support

Statement

Congressman Steve King released the following statement after supporting H.R. 570, the American Heroes COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) Act today. The American Heroes COLA Act allows Veterans to automatically receive a COLA each year in the same way as do beneficiaries of Social Security. Congress passed three other Veteran's bills, H.R. 1412, Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013, H.R. 1344, Helping Heroes Fly Act and H.R. 324, to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

"With Memorial Day around the corner it was an honor to recognize our brave men and women who have fought for our country and those who continue to fight for our great nation today," said King. "But every day we need to remember that those who put their lives on the line deserve our nation's gratitude and utmost respect. The American Heroes COLA Act will calculate the cost of living adjustment automatically, instead of Congress determining each year to include the adjustment and potentially leaving Veterans at risk of not receiving their COLA. I was pleased to support this common sense bill that will allow for stability and security in the lives of Veterans across our country."

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