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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressS-2795| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2023
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. First, the act extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations. Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the act, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025. The act extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies. The act also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5377
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)
Sep 18, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 18, 2023
Received in the House.
Sep 18, 2023
Held at the desk.
Sep 26, 2023
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)
Sep 26, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.
Sep 26, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
Sep 26, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
Sep 26, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 2023
Presented to President.
Oct 6, 2023
Signed by President.
Oct 6, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-19.
  • September 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5377
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)


  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)


  • September 18, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 18, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • September 18, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • September 26, 2023
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)


  • September 26, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.


  • September 26, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)


  • September 26, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)


  • September 26, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 4, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • October 6, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • October 6, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 118-19.

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Related Bills

  • HR 118-5377: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressS-2795| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2023
This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. First, the act extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations. Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the act, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025. The act extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies. The act also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5377
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)
Sep 18, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 18, 2023
Received in the House.
Sep 18, 2023
Held at the desk.
Sep 26, 2023
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)
Sep 26, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.
Sep 26, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
Sep 26, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
Sep 26, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 2023
Presented to President.
Oct 6, 2023
Signed by President.
Oct 6, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-19.
  • September 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5377
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)


  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)


  • September 18, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 18, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • September 18, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • September 26, 2023
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)


  • September 26, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.


  • September 26, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)


  • September 26, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)


  • September 26, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 4, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • October 6, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • October 6, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 118-19.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5377: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation