Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-1412
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2013-04-09
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment and training programs

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans' pensions and compensation
Latest action: action_date: 2013-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 113-37.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a public relations campaign, advertising in national media outlets, to promote VA on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs available to veterans as highly efficient and cost-effective ways of obtaining jobs.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary, for a certain three-year period, to require training establishments applying for state approval of on-the-job training programs to certify that the wages to be paid an eligible veteran or person upon entrance into training will be increased in regular periodic increments until, by the last full month of the training period, they will be at least 75% (currently 85%) of the wages paid for the job for which such eligible veteran or person is being trained.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to enter into agreements with the heads of other federal departments and agencies to operate similar on-the-job training programs to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. </p> <p>Extends from November 30, 2016, through January 31, 2017, the requirement of a reduced pension ($90 per month) for veterans (with neither spouse nor child) or surviving spouses (with no child) covered by Medicaid plans under title XIX of the Social Security Act for services furnished by nursing facilities.</p>

action_date: 2013-05-17
action_desc: Reported to House with amendment(s)
text: <p>Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), for a certain four-year period, to require training establishments applying for state approval of on-the-job training programs to certify that the wages to be paid an eligible veteran or person upon entrance into training will be increased in regular periodic increments until, by the last full month of the training period, they will be at least 75% (currently 85%) of the wages paid for the job for which such eligible veteran or person is being trained.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to enter into agreements with the heads of other federal departments and agencies to operate similar on-the-job training programs to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. </p> <p>Extends from November 30 through December 31, 2016, the requirement of a reduced pension ($90 per month) for veterans (with neither spouse nor child) or surviving spouses (with no child) covered by Medicaid plans under title XIX of the Social Security Act for services furnished by nursing facilities.</p>

action_date: 2013-05-21
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), for a certain four-year period, to require training establishments applying for state approval of on-the-job training programs to certify that the wages to be paid an eligible veteran or person upon entrance into training will be increased in regular periodic increments until, by the last full month of the training period, they will be at least 75% (currently 85%) of the wages paid for the job for which such eligible veteran or person is being trained.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to enter into agreements with the heads of other federal departments and agencies to operate similar on-the-job training programs to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. </p> <p>Extends from November 30 through December 31, 2016, the requirement of a reduced pension ($90 per month) for veterans (with neither spouse nor child) or surviving spouses (with no child) covered by Medicaid plans under title XIX of the Social Security Act for services furnished by nursing facilities.</p>

action_date: 2013-09-23
action_desc: Passed Senate amended
text: <p>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes specified appropriations for the period October 1-December 31, 2013, to pay a monthly assistance allowance to a veteran with a disability invited by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team for any month in which the veteran is training or competing in any event sanctioned by the USOC, or who is residing at a USOC, training center.</p> <p>Extends for the same period the authorization for grants to USOC for an integrated adaptive sports program for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.</p> <p>Applies the same grant authorization, in the same manner and to the same degree as to the USOC, to: (1) the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, (2) the Guam National Olympic Committee, (3) the Comite Olimpico de Puerto Rico, and (4) appropriate entities representing the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 a veteran's liability for copayments of $10 for every day the veteran receives hospital care and of $5 for every day he or she receives nursing home care.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the right of the United States to recover or collect from a third party reasonable charges for care or services for a non-service-connected disability of a veteran with a service-connected disability who is entitled to care (or payment of the expenses of care) under a health-plan contract.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the authority of the Secretary of Labor for homeless veterans reintegration programs, and of the same Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract for referral and counseling services for veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions.</p> <p>Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the availability of funds for: (1) financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (2) the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 specially adapted housing assistance for a disabled veteran whose permanent and total service-connected disability causes difficulty with ambulating. Limits to 30 applications during FY2014 approval of such assistance for any such disabled veterans who served in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the authority to calculate, for liquidation purposes, the net value of real property securing a defaulted guaranteed housing or small business loan to a veteran.</p> <p>Amends the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend through FY2014 the pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to veterans receiving regular or intensive mental health services and other intensive health care services in order to obtain child care while receiving such services.</p> <p>(Sec. 3) Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV (Temporary Assistance to Needy families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to revive for a specified 180-day period the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with VA information for comparison with information in the National Directory of New Hires about individuals applying for or receiving needs-based veterans pension benefits, parents' dependency and indemnity compensation, veterans health care services, or compensation based on 100% unemployability.</p> <p>Authorizes for the same 180-day period the authority of the VA Secretary to terminate, deny, suspend, or reduce any of such veterans benefits or services, with respect to an applicant or recipient under age 65, by reason of information obtained from the HHS Secretary, but only if the VA Secretary takes appropriate steps to verify independently information relating to the individual's employment and employment income.</p> <p>(Sec. 4) Makes this Act effective on October 1, 2013, except for the authorization of appropriations for monthly assistance for disabled veterans invited to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team, which shall be effective September 30, 2013.</p> <p>Deems ratified any VA actions undertaken before enactment of this Act under the authorities extended by this Act, if this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013.</p>

action_date: 2013-09-30
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 23, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes specified appropriations for the period October 1-December 31, 2013, to pay a monthly assistance allowance to a veteran with a disability invited by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team for any month in which the veteran is training or competing in any event sanctioned by the USOC, or who is residing at a USOC, training center.</p> <p>Extends for the same period the authorization for grants to USOC for an integrated adaptive sports program for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.</p> <p>Applies the same grant authorization, in the same manner and to the same degree as to the USOC, to: (1) the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, (2) the Guam National Olympic Committee, (3) the Comite Olimpico de Puerto Rico, and (4) appropriate entities representing the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 a veteran's liability for copayments of $10 for every day the veteran receives hospital care and of $5 for every day he or she receives nursing home care.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the right of the United States to recover or collect from a third party reasonable charges for care or services for a non-service-connected disability of a veteran with a service-connected disability who is entitled to care (or payment of the expenses of care) under a health-plan contract.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the authority of the Secretary of Labor for homeless veterans reintegration programs, and of the same Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract for referral and counseling services for veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions.</p> <p>Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the availability of funds for: (1) financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (2) the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 specially adapted housing assistance for a disabled veteran whose permanent and total service-connected disability causes difficulty with ambulating. Limits to 30 applications during FY2014 approval of such assistance for any such disabled veterans who served in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001.</p> <p>Extends through FY2014 the authority to calculate, for liquidation purposes, the net value of real property securing a defaulted guaranteed housing or small business loan to a veteran.</p> <p>Amends the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend through FY2014 the pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to veterans receiving regular or intensive mental health services and other intensive health care services in order to obtain child care while receiving such services.</p> <p>(Sec. 3) Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV (Temporary Assistance to Needy families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to revive for a specified 180-day period the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with VA information for comparison with information in the National Directory of New Hires about individuals applying for or receiving needs-based veterans pension benefits, parents' dependency and indemnity compensation, veterans health care services, or compensation based on 100% unemployability.</p> <p>Authorizes for the same 180-day period the authority of the VA Secretary to terminate, deny, suspend, or reduce any of such veterans benefits or services, with respect to an applicant or recipient under age 65, by reason of information obtained from the HHS Secretary, but only if the VA Secretary takes appropriate steps to verify independently information relating to the individual's employment and employment income.</p> <p>(Sec. 4) Makes this Act effective on October 1, 2013, except for the authorization of appropriations for monthly assistance for disabled veterans invited to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team, which shall be effective September 30, 2013.</p> <p>Deems ratified any VA actions undertaken before enactment of this Act under the authorities extended by this Act, if this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013.</p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 . 2. Public relations campaign The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a public relations campaign, including exercising the authority under section 532 of title 38, United States Code, to advertise in national media outlets, to promote Department of Veterans Affairs on-job training and apprenticeship programs available to veterans as highly efficient and cost-effective ways of obtaining jobs. 3. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the three-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum . 4. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 5. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting January 31, 2017 .

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1412 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 . 2. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the four-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum . 3. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 4. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2016 .

Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

tv_txt: IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 . 2. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the four-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum . 3. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 4. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2016 .

Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 39 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1412 [Report No. 113–64] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs May 17, 2013 Additional sponsor: Mr. Takano May 17, 2013 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 . 2. Public relations campaign The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a public relations campaign, including exercising the authority under section 532 of title 38, United States Code, to advertise in national media outlets, to promote Department of Veterans Affairs on-job training and apprenticeship programs available to veterans as highly efficient and cost-effective ways of obtaining jobs. 3. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the three-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum . 4. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 5. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting January 31, 2017 .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 . 2. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the four-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum . 3. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 4. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2016 .

May 17, 2013 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H.R. 1412 In the Senate of the United States, September 23, 2013. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 1412) entitled An Act to improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 . 2. Extensions of expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families (a) Extension of authority To provide monthly assistance allowance to veterans with disability invited by United States Olympic Committee (1) In general Section 322(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting and $500,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013 after 2013 . (2) Technical correction Section 322 of such title is amended by striking United States Paralympics, Inc., each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic Committee . (b) Extension of authority To provide assistance for United States Olympic Committee (1) In general Section 521A of such title is amended— (A) in subsection (g), by inserting and $2,000,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013 after 2013 ; and (B) in subsection (l), by striking The Secretary may only provide assistance under this section during fiscal years 2010 through 2013. and inserting The Secretary may not provide assistance under this section after December 31, 2013. . (2) Technical correction Such section is further amended— (A) except in subsection (d)(4), by striking United States Paralympics, Inc., each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic Committee ; (B) in subsection (d)(4), by striking United States Paralympics, Inc. and inserting United States Olympic Committee ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Applicability to commonwealths and territories of United States The provisions of this section and section 322 of this title shall apply with respect to the following in the same manner and to the same degree as the United States Olympic Committee: (1) The American Samoa National Olympic Committee. (2) Guam National Olympic Committee. (3) Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico. (4) Such entities as the Secretary considers appropriate to represent the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands under this section and section 322 of this title. . (3) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 521A and inserting the following new item: 521A. Assistance for United States Olympic Committee. . (c) Extension of authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care Section 1710(f)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 . (d) Extension of authority for recovery from third parties of cost of care and services furnished to veterans with health-plan contracts for non-service-connected disability Section 1729(a)(2)(E) of such title is amended by striking October 1, 2013 and inserting October 1, 2014 . (e) Extensions of authorities affecting homeless veterans (1) Homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of such title is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2014 . (2) Referral and counseling services: veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions Section 2023(d) of such title is amended— (A) by inserting to enter into a contract before to provide ; and (B) by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 . (f) Extension of previously fully-funded authorities affecting homeless veterans (1) Comprehensive service programs Section 2013 of such title is amended by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (6) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. (7) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 and each subsequent fiscal year. . (2) Financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by striking for fiscal year 2013 and inserting for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 . (3) Grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking through 2013 and inserting through 2014 . (g) Extension of temporary expansion of eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance for certain veterans with disabilities causing difficulty with ambulating Section 2101(a)(4) of such title is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary's and inserting (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary's ; (2) in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In fiscal year 2014, the Secretary may not approve more than 30 applications for assistance under paragraph (1) for disabled veterans described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii). . (h) Extension of authority To calculate net value of real property securing defaulted loan for purposes of liquidation Section 3732(c)(11) of such title is amended by striking October 1, 2013 and inserting October 1, 2014 . (i) Extension of pilot program on assistance for child care for certain veterans receiving health care Section 205 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 ; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking 2-year and inserting 3-year ; and (2) in subsection (h), by striking and 2011 and inserting and 2014 . 3. Reauthorization of use of national directory of new hires for income verification purposes for certain veterans benefits (a) Secretary of Health and Human Services Section 453(j)(11) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(11) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the following new subparagraph (G): (G) Expiration of authority The authority under this paragraph shall be in effect as follows: (i) During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011. (ii) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date. . (b) Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5317A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection (d): (d) Expiration of authority The authority under this section shall be in effect as follows: (1) During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011. (2) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date. . 4. Effective date and ratification (a) Effective date This Act shall take effect on October 1, 2013, except that Section 2 (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2013. (b) Ratification If this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013, any actions undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the authorities extended by this Act during the period beginning on such date and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deemed ratified. 5. Scoring of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for other purposes. .

Secretary

tv_txt: IB One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen H. R. 1412 AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 . 2. Extensions of expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families (a) Extension of authority To provide monthly assistance allowance to veterans with disability invited by United States Olympic Committee (1) In general Section 322(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting and $500,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013 after 2013 . (2) Technical correction Section 322 of such title is amended by striking United States Paralympics, Inc., each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic Committee . (b) Extension of authority To provide assistance for United States Olympic Committee (1) In general Section 521A of such title is amended— (A) in subsection (g), by inserting and $2,000,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013 after 2013 ; and (B) in subsection (l), by striking The Secretary may only provide assistance under this section during fiscal years 2010 through 2013. and inserting The Secretary may not provide assistance under this section after December 31, 2013. . (2) Technical correction Such section is further amended— (A) except in subsection (d)(4), by striking United States Paralympics, Inc., each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic Committee ; (B) in subsection (d)(4), by striking United States Paralympics, Inc. and inserting United States Olympic Committee ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Applicability to commonwealths and territories of United States The provisions of this section and section 322 of this title shall apply with respect to the following in the same manner and to the same degree as the United States Olympic Committee: (1) The American Samoa National Olympic Committee. (2) Guam National Olympic Committee. (3) Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico. (4) Such entities as the Secretary considers appropriate to represent the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands under this section and section 322 of this title. . (3) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 521A and inserting the following new item: 521A. Assistance for United States Olympic Committee. . (c) Extension of authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care Section 1710(f)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 . (d) Extension of authority for recovery from third parties of cost of care and services furnished to veterans with health-plan contracts for non-service-connected disability Section 1729(a)(2)(E) of such title is amended by striking October 1, 2013 and inserting October 1, 2014 . (e) Extensions of authorities affecting homeless veterans (1) Homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of such title is amended by striking 2013 and inserting 2014 . (2) Referral and counseling services: veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions Section 2023(d) of such title is amended— (A) by inserting to enter into a contract before to provide ; and (B) by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 . (f) Extension of previously fully-funded authorities affecting homeless veterans (1) Comprehensive service programs Section 2013 of such title is amended by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (6) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. (7) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 and each subsequent fiscal year. . (2) Financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by striking for fiscal year 2013 and inserting for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 . (3) Grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking through 2013 and inserting through 2014 . (g) Extension of temporary expansion of eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance for certain veterans with disabilities causing difficulty with ambulating Section 2101(a)(4) of such title is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary's and inserting (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary's ; (2) in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking September 30, 2013 and inserting September 30, 2014 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In fiscal year 2014, the Secretary may not approve more than 30 applications for assistance under paragraph (1) for disabled veterans described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii). . (h) Extension of authority To calculate net value of real property securing defaulted loan for purposes of liquidation Section 3732(c)(11) of such title is amended by striking October 1, 2013 and inserting October 1, 2014 . (i) Extension of pilot program on assistance for child care for certain veterans receiving health care Section 205 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 ; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking 2-year and inserting 3-year ; and (2) in subsection (h), by striking and 2011 and inserting and 2014 . 3. Reauthorization of use of national directory of new hires for income verification purposes for certain veterans benefits (a) Secretary of Health and Human Services Section 453(j)(11) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(11) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the following new subparagraph (G): (G) Expiration of authority The authority under this paragraph shall be in effect as follows: (i) During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011. (ii) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date. . (b) Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5317A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection (d): (d) Expiration of authority The authority under this section shall be in effect as follows: (1) During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011. (2) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date. . 4. Effective date and ratification (a) Effective date This Act shall take effect on October 1, 2013, except that Section 2 (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2013. (b) Ratification If this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013, any actions undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the authorities extended by this Act during the period beginning on such date and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deemed ratified. 5. Scoring of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.