Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5293
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Dental care
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health care costs and insurance
Health facilities and institutions
Land transfers
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation costs
Travel and tourism
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

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).
 

action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

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).
 

action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

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). 

action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

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).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 117-42.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 117-42.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-09-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-09-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 117-42