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CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-217| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (6)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly expands and extends a pilot program that enables the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept various forms of donations. Previously, the program primarily focused on the donation of property to the VA. The new provisions broaden this scope to include donations for minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects for the Department. Through these amendments, the VA can now leverage community support not only for physical assets but also for specific improvement and upkeep initiatives. Additionally, the legislation extends the authorization for this valuable pilot program, pushing its expiration date from December 16, 2026, to December 16, 2031 , providing an additional five years for the VA to continue benefiting from community contributions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3888
CHIP IN for Veterans Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
May 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1835
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3888
    CHIP IN for Veterans Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.


  • May 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1835
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Charitable contributionsDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLand transfers

CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-217| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
This bill significantly expands and extends a pilot program that enables the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept various forms of donations. Previously, the program primarily focused on the donation of property to the VA. The new provisions broaden this scope to include donations for minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects for the Department. Through these amendments, the VA can now leverage community support not only for physical assets but also for specific improvement and upkeep initiatives. Additionally, the legislation extends the authorization for this valuable pilot program, pushing its expiration date from December 16, 2026, to December 16, 2031 , providing an additional five years for the VA to continue benefiting from community contributions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3888
CHIP IN for Veterans Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
May 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1835
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3888
    CHIP IN for Veterans Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.


  • May 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1835
    Introduced in Senate
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (6)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Charitable contributionsDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLand transfers