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5 U.S.C. § 324 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 324. Rule of construction
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to diminish or reduce the authority of agency Chief Information Officers for information resources management provided in section 11315 of title 40 or those authorities to manage information resources to accomplish agency missions as established in section 3502 of title 44.
(Pub. L. 118–231, § 2(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2831.)
38 U.S.C. § 1703G (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1703G. Quarterly report on referrals for non-Department health care
The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a quarterly report containing, with respect to referrals for non-Department health care originating from a medical facility of the Department during the quarter preceding the date of the submission of the report, a measurement of, for each such medical facility—
(1) the period of time between—
(A) the date on which a clinician employed by the Department determines that a veteran requires care, or a veteran presents to the Department requesting care, and the date on which the referral for care is sent to a non-Department health care provider;
(B) the date on which such referral is sent to a non-Department health care provider and the date on which such non-Department health care provider accepts such referral;
(C) the date on which such non-Department health care provider accepts such referral and the date on which such referral is completed;
(D) the date on which such referral is completed and the date on which an appointment with a non-Department health care provider is made; and
(E) the date on which such an appointment is made and the date on which such appointment occurs; and
(2) any other period of time that the Secretary determines necessary.
(Added Pub. L. 118–210, title I, § 140(a), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2743.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 118–210, title I, § 140(b), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2744, provided that: “The first report under section 1703G [38 U.S.C. 1703G], as added by this section, shall be due not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section [Jan. 2, 2025].”
38 U.S.C. § 2069 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 2069. Access to telehealth services
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that veterans participating in or receiving services from a program under this chapter have access to telehealth services to which such veterans are eligible under the laws administered by the Secretary, including by ensuring that telehealth capabilities are available to—
(1) such veterans;
(2) case managers of the Department of programs for homeless veterans authorized under this chapter; and
(3) community-based service providers for homeless veterans receiving funds from the Department through grants or contracts.
(Added Pub. L. 118–210, title IV, § 404(a), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2797.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 404(a) of Pub. L. 118–210, which directed the addition of this section at the end of subtitle VII of this chapter, was executed by adding this section at the end of subchapter VII of this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
38 U.S.C. § 3698A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3698A. Provision of certificates of eligibility and award letters using electronic means
(a) Requirement.—
Except as provided by subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to an individual the following documents using electronic means:
(1) A certificate of eligibility for the entitlement of the individual to covered educational assistance.
(2) An award letter regarding the authorization of the individual to receive covered educational assistance.
(b) Election to Opt Out.—
An individual may elect to receive the documents specified in subsection (a) by mail rather than through electronic means under subsection (a). An individual may revoke such an election at any time, by means prescribed by the Secretary.
(c) Covered Educational Assistance.—
In this section, the term “covered educational assistance” means educational assistance under chapter 30, 33, or 35 of this title, or section 3699C of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 210(a), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2766.)
38 U.S.C. § 3699D (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3699D. Notice of changes to policies and guidance relating to educational assistance programs
In the case of any change to any policy or guidance provided by the Secretary that relates to any educational assistance program of the Department, the Secretary may not implement the change before the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Secretary makes available to students, educational institutions, and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives notice of, and justification for, the change.
(Added Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 213(a), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2774.)
38 U.S.C. § 3762A (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3762A. Native community development financial institution relending program
(a) Purpose.—
The Secretary may make a loan to a Native community development financial institution for the purpose of allowing the institution to relend loan amounts to qualified Native American veterans, subject to the requirements of this section.
(b) Standards.—
(1) The Secretary shall establish standards to be used in evaluating whether to make a loan to a Native community development financial institution under this section.
(2) In establishing standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that a Native community development financial institution—
(A) is able to originate and service loans for single-family homes;
(B) is able to operate the relending program in a manner consistent with the mission of the Department to serve veterans; and
(C) uses loan amounts received under this section only for the purpose of relending, as described in subsection (c), to Native American veterans.
(c) Relending Requirements.—
(1) A Native community development financial institution that receives a loan under this section shall use the loan amounts to make loans to Native American veterans residing on trust land.
(2) A loan to a Native American veteran made by a Native community development financial institution under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) be limited either to the purpose of purchase, construction, or improvement of a dwelling located on trust land or to the refinance of an existing mortgage loan for a dwelling on trust land, consistent with the requirements of section 3762(h) of this title; and
(B) comply with such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines are necessary to protect against predatory lending, including the interest rate charged on a loan to a Native American veteran.
(d) Repayment.—
A loan made to a Native community development financial institution under this section shall—
(1) be payable to the Secretary upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed in regulations pursuant to this subchapter; and
(2) bear interest at a rate of one percent.
(e) Oversight.—
Subject to notice and opportunity for a hearing, whenever the Secretary finds with respect to loans made under subsection (a) or (c) that any Native community development financial institution has failed to maintain adequate loan accounting records, to demonstrate proper ability to service loans adequately, or to exercise proper credit judgment, or that such Native community development financial institution has willfully or negligently engaged in practices otherwise detrimental to the interest of veterans or of the Government, the Secretary may take such actions as the Secretary determines necessary to protect veterans or the Government, such as requiring immediate repayment of any loans made under subsection (a) and the assignment to the Secretary of loans made under subsection (c).
(f) Sunset.—
The Secretary may not make a loan under this section after September 30, 2027.
(Added Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 232(a), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2787.)
38 U.S.C. § 3763 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 3763. Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account
(a) There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States an account known as the “Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account” (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Account”).
(b) The Account shall be available to the Secretary to carry out all operations relating to the making of direct housing loans to Native American veterans under this subchapter, including any administrative expenses relating to the making of such loans. Amounts in the Account shall be available without fiscal year limitation.
(c) Of amounts available in the Account, the Secretary may use for loans made under section 3762A of this title—
(1) in fiscal year 2025, not more than $5,000,000; and
(2) in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2025, an amount determined necessary by the Secretary to meet the demand for such loans.
(Added Pub. L. 102–547, § 8(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3639; amended Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, § 602(e)(3)(B), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3347; Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(a)(16), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 232(c), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2788.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–210 added subsec. (c).
2001—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–14 substituted “hereinafter” for “hereafter”.
1998—Pub. L. 105–368 substituted “Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account” for “Housing loan program account” in section catchline.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–368 effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 602(f) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as a note under section 2106 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 6308 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6308. Outreach for eligible dependents
(a) Needs of Dependents.—
In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure that the needs of eligible dependents are fully addressed.
(b) Information as to Availability of Outreach Services for Dependents.—
The Secretary shall ensure that the availability of outreach services and assistance for eligible dependents under this subchapter is made known through a variety of means, including the Internet, announcements in veterans publications, and announcements to the media.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 410, § 6307; amended Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2233; renumbered § 6308, Pub. L. 118–210, title III, § 302(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2789.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6308 was renumbered section 6309 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7727 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 118–210 renumbered section 6307 of this title as this section.
2022—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” in subsecs. (a) and (b).
38 U.S.C. § 6309 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 6309. Biennial report to Congress
(a) Report Required.—
The Secretary shall, not later than December 1 of every even-numbered year (beginning in 2008), submit to Congress a report on the outreach activities carried out by the Department.
(b) Content.—
Each report under this section shall include the following:
(1) A description of the implementation during the preceding fiscal year of the current biennial plan under section 6302 of this title.
(2) Recommendations for the improvement or more effective administration of the outreach activities of the Department.
(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 410, § 6308; renumbered § 6309, Pub. L. 118–210, title III, § 302(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2789.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7726 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 118–210 renumbered section 6308 of this title as this section.
38 U.S.C. § 7432 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 7432. Pay of Under Secretary for Health
(a) Base Pay.—
The base pay of the Under Secretary for Health shall be the annual rate of basic pay for positions at Level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5.
(b) Market Pay.—
(1) In the case of an Under Secretary for Health who is also a physician, podiatrist, optometrist, or dentist, in addition to the base pay specified in subsection (a) the Under Secretary for Health may also be paid the market pay element of pay of physicians and dentists under section 7431(c) of this title.
(2) The amount of market pay of the Under Secretary for Health under this subsection shall be established by the Secretary.
(3) In establishing the amount of market pay of the Under Secretary for Health under this subsection, the Secretary shall utilize an appropriate health care labor market selected by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection.
(c) Treatment of Pay.—
Pay under this section shall be considered pay for all purposes, including retirement benefits under chapters 83 and 84 of title 5 and other benefits.
(Added Pub. L. 108–445, § 3(b), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2640; amended Pub. L. 118–210, title I, § 142(a)(3)(A), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2746.)
heading: Applicability of Amendment
text: Amendment of subsection (b)(1) of this section by Pub. L. 118–210 applicable to any pay period of the Department of Veterans Affairs beginning on or after the date that is 180 days after Jan. 2, 2025. See 2025 Amendment note below.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7432, added Pub. L. 102–40, title I, § 102, May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 189; amended Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1), Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1984; Pub. L. 104–262, title III, § 346, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3208, related to written agreements for special pay, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 108–445.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–210 inserted “, podiatrist, optometrist,” after “physician”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2025 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 118–210 applicable to any pay period of the Department of Veterans Affairs beginning on or after the date that is 180 days after Jan. 2, 2025, see section 142(a)(5) of Pub. L. 118–210, set out as a note under section 7431 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1662a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1662a. Repealed. Pub. L. 118–232, § 1, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2834
text: Section, Pub. L. 98–213, § 12, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, provided that amendments or modifications to the constitution of American Samoa, as approved pursuant to Executive Order 10264 as in effect January 1, 1983, could be made only by Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–4. Volunteers
The Secretary may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules and regulations, any director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation as a volunteer for purposes of the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a through 558d; 86 Stat. 147).1
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 406, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which was classified generally to former sections 558a to 558d of this title, prior to being amended generally and renamed the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act by Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 341, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2913. Section 342 of Pub. L. 118–234, set out as a note under section 588a of this title, provides that a reference in any law to the Volunteers in National Forests Act of 1972 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583k–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k–1. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Administrative Unit
The term “Administrative Unit” means a national forest or national grassland.
(2) Outfitter or guide
The term “outfitter or guide” means an individual, organization, or business who provides outfitting or guiding services, as defined in section 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) Partner
The term “partner” means a non-Federal entity that engages in a partnership.
(4) Partnership
The term “partnership” means arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives.
(5) Priority area
The term “priority area” means a well-defined region on National Forest System land selected by the Secretary under section 583k–3(a) of this title.
(6) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(7) Strategy
The term “strategy” means the National Forest System Trails Volunteer and Partnership Strategy authorized by section 583k–2(a) of this title.
(8) Trail maintenance
The term “trail maintenance” means any activity to maintain the usability and sustainability of trails within the National Forest System, including—
(A) ensuring trails are passable by the users for which they are managed;
(B) preventing environmental damage resulting from trail deterioration;
(C) protecting public safety; and
(D) averting future deferred maintenance costs.
(9) Volunteer
The term “volunteer” means an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.).1
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 3, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 990.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in par. (9), is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which was classified generally to former sections 558a to 558d of this title, prior to being amended generally and renamed the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act by Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 341, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2913. Section 342 of Pub. L. 118–234, set out as a note under section 588a of this title, provides that a reference in any law to the Volunteers in National Forests Act of 1972 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables.