Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-5293| House
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Frank J. Mrvan
Democratic Representative
Indiana
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Budget Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. First, the bill permanently extends the VA's authority to administer a dental insurance plan for veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Next, the bill extends through FY2022 the expansion of the program that authorizes payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans who are receiving care from Vet Centers. Finally, the bill extends authority through December 16, 2026, for the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 116-4285Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 115-3819Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H4535)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation costsTravel and tourismVeterans' medical care
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-5293| House
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. First, the bill permanently extends the VA's authority to administer a dental insurance plan for veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Next, the bill extends through FY2022 the expansion of the program that authorizes payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans who are receiving care from Vet Centers. Finally, the bill extends authority through December 16, 2026, for the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 116-4285Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 115-3819Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H4535)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Frank J. Mrvan
Democratic Representative
Indiana
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Budget Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation costsTravel and tourismVeterans' medical care