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38 U.S.C. § 8167 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8167. Exemption from State and local taxes
(a) Improvements and Operations Not Exempted.—
The improvements and operations on land leased by a person with an enhanced-use lease from the Secretary shall be subject to all applicable provisions of Federal, State, or local law relating to taxation, fees, and assessments.
(b) Underlying Fee Title Interest Exempted.—
The underlying fee title interest of the United States in any land subject to an enhanced-use lease shall not be subject, directly or indirectly, to any provision of State or local law relating to taxation, fees, or assessments.
(Added Pub. L. 102–86, title IV, § 401(a), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 421; amended Pub. L. 112—154, title II, § 211(h), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1181.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Pub. L. 112–154 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The interest of the United States in any property subject to an enhanced-use lease and any use by the United States of such property during such lease shall not be subject, directly or indirectly, to any State or local law relative to taxation, fees, assessments, or special assessments, except sales taxes charged in connection with any construction, alteration, repair, remodeling, or improvement project carried out under the lease.”
38 U.S.C. § 8169 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8169. Expiration
The authority of the Secretary to enter into enhanced-use leases under this subchapter expires on December 31, 2023.
(Added Pub. L. 102–86, title IV, § 401(a), Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 422; amended Pub. L. 103–452, title I, § 103(d), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4786; Pub. L. 104–110, title I, § 101(k), Feb. 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 769; Pub. L. 105–114, title II, § 205(a), Nov. 21, 1997, 111 Stat. 2288; Pub. L. 106–117, title II, § 208(e), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1568; Pub. L. 112—154, title II, § 211(j), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1182.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Pub. L. 112–154 substituted “December 31, 2023” for “December 31, 2011”.
1999—Pub. L. 106–117 substituted “December 31, 2011” for “December 31, 2001”.
1997—Pub. L. 105–114 substituted “December 31, 2001” for “December 31, 1997”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–110 substituted “December 31, 1997” for “December 31, 1995”.
1994—Pub. L. 103–452 substituted “December 31, 1995” for “December 31, 1994”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Ratification of Actions During Period of Expired Authority
text: Any action taken by Secretary of Veterans Affairs before Feb. 13, 1996, under provision of law amended by title I of Pub. L. 104–110 that was taken during period beginning on date on which authority of Secretary under such provision of law expired and ending on Feb. 13, 1996, considered to have same force and effect as if such amendment had been in effect at time of that action, see section 103 of Pub. L. 104–110, set out as a note under section 1710 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 8211 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8211. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to authorize the Secretary to implement a pilot program under which the Secretary may provide assistance in the establishment of new State medical schools at colleges or universities which are primarily supported by the States in which they are located if such schools are located in proximity to, and operated in conjunction with, Department medical facilities.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1102, § 5071; amended Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 210(f)(2), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2865; renumbered § 8211, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(B), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5071 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places and substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “the Administrator” for “he”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 8212 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8212. Authorization of appropriations
(a) There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and a like sum for each of the six succeeding fiscal years. Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used for making grants pursuant to section 8213 of this title.
(b) Sums appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall remain available until the end of the sixth fiscal year following the fiscal year for which they are appropriated.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1102, § 5072; renumbered § 8212 and amended Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(B), (d)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(b)(2)(B), renumbered section 5072 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(d)(1), substituted “8213” for “5073”.
38 U.S.C. § 8214 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8214. Limitations
The Secretary may not use the authority under this subchapter to assist in the establishment of more than eight new medical schools. Such schools shall be located in geographically dispersed areas of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1104, § 5074; renumbered § 8214, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(B), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5074 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
38 U.S.C. § 8221 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8221. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program of grants to medical schools which have maintained affiliations with the Department in order to assist such schools to expand and improve their training capacities and to cooperate with institutions of the types assisted under subchapter III of this chapter in carrying out the purposes of such subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1104, § 5081; renumbered § 8221, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(C), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5081 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” and “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
38 U.S.C. § 8222 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8222. Authorization of appropriations
(a) There is authorized to be appropriated for carrying out programs authorized under this chapter $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973; a like sum for each of the six succeeding fiscal years; $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980; $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981; and $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982.
(b) Sums appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall remain available until the end of the sixth fiscal year following the fiscal year for which they are appropriated.
(c) There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the programs authorized under this chapter such sums as may be necessary (1) to make to institutions with which the Secretary has entered into agreements under subchapter I of this chapter supplemental grants for which the Secretary had, before May 1, 1978, approved applications from such institutions, and (2) to meet fully the commitments made by the Secretary before May 1, 1978, for grants and applications approved under authority of this subchapter and subchapters III and IV of this chapter, except that no funds appropriated under this subsection may be used for grants and applications approved under this subchapter and such subchapters III and IV until the full amounts for which applications had been so approved have been obligated under such subchapter I.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1104, § 5082; amended Pub. L. 95–520, § 7, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1822; Pub. L. 96–151, title I, § 103(b)(1), Dec. 20, 1979, 93 Stat. 1093; renumbered § 8222, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(C), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5082 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.
1979—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–151 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1980 through Sept. 30, 1982.
1978—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–520 added subsec. (c).
38 U.S.C. § 8231 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8231. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program of grants to provide assistance in the establishment of cooperative arrangements among universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges, schools of allied health professions, State and local systems of education, hospitals, and other nonprofit health manpower institutions affiliated with the Department, designed to coordinate, improve, and expand the training of professional and technical allied health and paramedical personnel, and to assist in developing and evaluating new health careers, interdisciplinary approaches and career advancement opportunities, so as to improve and expand allied and other health manpower utilization.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1105, § 5091; renumbered § 8231, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(D), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5091 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” and “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
38 U.S.C. § 8232 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8232. Definition
For the purpose of this subchapter, the term “eligible institution” means any nonprofit educational facility or other public or nonprofit institution, including universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges, schools of allied health professions, State and local systems of education, hospitals, and other nonprofit health manpower institutions for the training or education of allied health or other health personnel affiliated with the Department for the conduct of or the providing of guidance for education and training programs for health manpower.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1105, § 5092; renumbered § 8232, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(2)(D), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5092 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
38 U.S.C. § 8241 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8241. Expenditures to remodel and make special allocations to Department hospitals for health manpower education and training
Out of funds appropriated to the Department pursuant to the authorization in section 8222 of this title, the Secretary may expend such sums as the Secretary deems necessary, not to exceed 30 per centum thereof, for (1) the necessary extension, expansion, alteration, improvement, remodeling, or repair of Department buildings and structures (including provision of initial equipment, replacement of obsolete or worn-out equipment, and, where necessary, addition of classrooms, lecture facilities, laboratories, and other teaching facilities) to the extent necessary to make them suitable for use for health manpower education and training in order to carry out the purpose set forth in section 7302, and (2) special allocations to Department hospitals and other medical facilities for the development or initiation of improved methods of education and training which may include the development or initiation of plans which reduce the period of required education and training for health personnel but which do not adversely affect the quality of such education or training.
(Added Pub. L. 92–541, § 2(a), Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1106, § 5096; amended Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 210(f)(6), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2866; renumbered § 8241 and amended Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, §§ 402(b)(2)(E), (d)(1), 403(b)(7), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 239, 240; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(b)(2)(E), renumbered section 5096 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in two places.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” in section catchline and wherever appearing in text.
Pub. L. 102–40, § 403(b)(7), substituted “7302” for “4101(b)”.
Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(d)(1), substituted “8222” for “5082”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–581 substituted “the Administrator” for “he”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–581 effective Oct. 21, 1976, see section 211 of Pub. L. 94–581, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 8301 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8301. Authority to accept gifts, devises, and bequests
The Secretary may accept devises, bequests, and gifts, made in any manner, with respect to which the testator or donor shall have indicated the intention that such property shall be for the benefit of groups of persons formerly in the active military, naval, or air service who by virtue of such service alone, or disability suffered therein or therefrom, are or shall be patients or members of any one or more hospitals or homes operated by the United States Government, or has indicated the intention that such property shall be for the benefit of any such hospital or home, or shall be paid or delivered to any official, as such, or any agency in administrative control thereof. The Secretary may also accept, for use in carrying out all laws administered by the Secretary, gifts, devises, and bequests which will enhance the Secretary’s ability to provide services or benefits.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1254, § 5101; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(89), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3299; renumbered § 8301, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405; Pub. L. 102–86, title V, § 504, Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 426.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5101 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–86 inserted at end “The Secretary may also accept, for use in carrying out all laws administered by the Secretary, gifts, devises, and bequests which will enhance the Secretary’s ability to provide services or benefits.”
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the” for “his” before “intention” in two places.
38 U.S.C. § 8302 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8302. Legal proceedings
For the purpose of acquiring title to and possession of any property which the Secretary is by this chapter authorized to accept, the Secretary may initiate and appear in any appropriate legal proceedings, and take such steps therein or in connection therewith as in the Secretary’s discretion may be desirable and appropriate to reduce said property to possession. The Secretary may incur such expenses incident to such proceedings as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate, which shall be paid as are other administrative expenses of the Department. All funds received by devise, bequest, gift, or otherwise, for the purposes contemplated in this chapter, including net proceeds of sales authorized by this chapter, shall be deposited with the Treasurer of the United States to the credit of the General Post Fund.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1254, § 5102; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(90), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3299; renumbered § 8302, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5102 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing, “Secretary’s” for “Administrator’s”, and “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the Administrator” for “he” in two places, “the Administrator’s” for “his”, and “The Administrator” for “He”.
38 U.S.C. § 8303 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8303. Restricted gifts
Disbursements from the General Post Fund shall be made on orders by and within the discretion of the Secretary and in the manner prescribed in section 8523 of this title; except that (1) if the testator or donor has directed or shall direct that the devise, bequest, or gift be devoted to a particular use authorized by this chapter, the same, less expenses incurred, or the net proceeds thereof, shall be used or disbursed as directed, except that a precatory direction shall be fulfilled only insofar as may be proper or practicable; and (2) if the testator or donor shall have indicated the desire that the devise, bequest, or gift shall be for the benefit of persons in hospitals or homes, or other institutions operated by the United States but under the jurisdiction of an official other than the Secretary, the same, less expenses incurred, or the net proceeds thereof which may come into possession of the Secretary, shall be disbursed by transfer to the governing authorities of such institution, or otherwise, in such manner as the Secretary may determine, for the benefit of the persons in the institution indicated by the testator or donor, for proper purposes, as nearly as practicable in conformity with such desire of the testator or donor.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1255, § 5103; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(91), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3299; renumbered § 8303 and amended Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), (d)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238, 239; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(b)(1), renumbered section 5103 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.
Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(d)(1), substituted “8523” for “5223”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the” for “his” in three places.
38 U.S.C. § 8304 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8304. Disposition of property
If the Secretary receives any property other than moneys as contemplated by this chapter, the Secretary is authorized in the Secretary’s discretion to sell, assign, transfer, and convey the same, or any interest therein claimed by virtue of such devise, bequest, or gift, for such price and upon such terms as the Secretary deems advantageous (including consent to partition of realty and compromise of contested claim of title) and the Secretary’s assignment, deed, or other conveyance of any such property, executed in the name and on behalf of the United States, shall be valid to pass to the purchaser thereof such title to said property as the United States, beneficially or as trustee of the General Post Fund, may have by virtue of any such devise, bequest, or gift, and the proceedings incident thereto, subject to the conditions, limitations, and provisions of the instruments so executed by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1255, § 5104; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(92), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3299; renumbered § 8304, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5104 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” and “Secretary’s” for “Administrator’s” wherever appearing.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the Administrator” for “he” in two places, and “the Administrator’s” for “his” in two places.
38 U.S.C. § 8305 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 8305. Savings provision
(a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or modify any law authorizing the acceptance of devises, bequests, or gifts to the United States for their own use and benefit or for any particular purpose specified by the donors or testators.
(b) Whenever the United States receives property and it appears that it is, or shall have been, the intention of the testator or donor that such devise, bequest, or gift be for the benefit of those persons described in section 8301 of this title, or any particular hospital or other institution operated primarily for their benefit, such property or the proceeds thereof shall be credited to the General Post Fund, and shall be used or disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1255, § 5105; renumbered § 8305 and amended Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), (d)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238, 239.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(b)(1), renumbered section 5105 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(d)(1), substituted “8301” for “5101”.