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House Bill 5293
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Became Law
Became Law
Became Public Law 117-42 on Sep 30, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 20, 2021
Latest Action
Sep 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5293
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Frank J. Mrvan
Indiana
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on September 20, 2021
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Status
Passed
Type
Roll Call Vote
Roll Call Vote
A vote that records the individual position of each Member who voted. Such votes occurring on the House floor (by the "yeas and nays" or by "recorded vote") are taken by electronic device. The Senate has no electronic voting system; in such votes, Senators answer "yea" or "nay" as the clerk calls each name aloud. Each vote is compiled by clerks and receives a roll call number (referenced in Congress.gov as a "Record Vote" [Senate] or "Roll no." [House]).
Roll Call Type
2/3 Yea-And-Nay
Roll Number
261
House Roll Call Votes
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).

Text (3)
Enrolled Bill
Received in Senate
September 21, 2021
Engrossed in House
September 20, 2021
Related Bills (1)
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
11
Sponsorship
House Bill 3888
CHIP IN for Veterans Act
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (17)
09/30/2021
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
09/30/2021
Signed by President.
09/27/2021
Presented to President.
09/24/2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
09/23/2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
09/23/2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
09/21/2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
09/20/2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/20/2021
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)
09/20/2021
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)
09/20/2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
09/20/2021
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.
09/20/2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
09/20/2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
09/20/2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/20/2021
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.
09/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM
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