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Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-4772| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Barry Moore (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mark O'Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance policy for veterans who, due to a service-connected disability, wear a prosthetic, use an orthopedic appliance (e.g., a wheelchair), or use a prescription skin medication that the VA determines causes irreparable damage to clothing. The bill requires the VA to continue the clothing allowance for such a veteran on an annual basis until the veteran elects to no longer receive the allowance, or the VA determines the veteran is no longer eligible for the allowance, whichever occurs first. The bill sets forth a procedure by which the VA must conduct reviews of clothing allowance claims to determine the continued eligibility of veterans. Specifically, the VA must conduct a review (1) five years after the date on which a veteran initially receives a clothing allowance and periodically thereafter, and (2) whenever the VA receives notice that the veteran no longer meets eligibility requirements. If a veteran is eligible for a clothing allowance based on a circumstance that is not subject to change, the VA does not need to review whether the veteran has continued eligibility. If the VA determines, as the result of a review of a claim, that a veteran no longer meets the eligibility requirements for a clothing allowance, the VA must provide notice of the determination and discontinue the clothing allowance. The notice must include a description of applicable actions that may be taken following the determination (e.g., filing a notice of disagreement). The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through January 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 16, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Nov 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8604-8605; text: CR H8604-8605)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4772.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4772 are considered vacated.
Dec 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • October 20, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 16, 2022
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • November 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8604-8605; text: CR H8604-8605)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4772.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4772 are considered vacated.


  • December 1, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2513: Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-1499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6878) to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth,and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8876) to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) to provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees; and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-4772| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
Mark O'Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance policy for veterans who, due to a service-connected disability, wear a prosthetic, use an orthopedic appliance (e.g., a wheelchair), or use a prescription skin medication that the VA determines causes irreparable damage to clothing. The bill requires the VA to continue the clothing allowance for such a veteran on an annual basis until the veteran elects to no longer receive the allowance, or the VA determines the veteran is no longer eligible for the allowance, whichever occurs first. The bill sets forth a procedure by which the VA must conduct reviews of clothing allowance claims to determine the continued eligibility of veterans. Specifically, the VA must conduct a review (1) five years after the date on which a veteran initially receives a clothing allowance and periodically thereafter, and (2) whenever the VA receives notice that the veteran no longer meets eligibility requirements. If a veteran is eligible for a clothing allowance based on a circumstance that is not subject to change, the VA does not need to review whether the veteran has continued eligibility. If the VA determines, as the result of a review of a claim, that a veteran no longer meets the eligibility requirements for a clothing allowance, the VA must provide notice of the determination and discontinue the clothing allowance. The notice must include a description of applicable actions that may be taken following the determination (e.g., filing a notice of disagreement). The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through January 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 16, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Nov 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8604-8605; text: CR H8604-8605)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4772.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4772 are considered vacated.
Dec 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • October 20, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 16, 2022
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • November 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8604-8605; text: CR H8604-8605)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4772.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4772 are considered vacated.


  • December 1, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.(consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8697)


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Barry Moore (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2513: Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-1499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6878) to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth,and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8876) to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) to provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensation