Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
117-HR-5293117th CongressIntroduced Sep 20, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Sponsor
Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1](D-IN-1)Summary
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).
Subjects
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
Actions (22)
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Sep 30, 2021Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Sep 30, 2021Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2021Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2021Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Sep 27, 2021House floor actions
Presented to President.
Sep 27, 2021Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 24, 2021Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
Sep 23, 2021Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
Sep 23, 2021Library of Congress
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 21, 2021Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
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)
Sep 20, 2021House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Sep 20, 2021Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
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.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
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.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
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.
Sep 20, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2021Library of Congress