Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5293
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-20
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
Latest action: action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 117-42.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-09-20
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).<br> </p>

action_date: 2021-09-20
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).<br> </p>

action_date: 2021-09-23
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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). </p>

action_date: 2021-09-30
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of authority for dental insurance plan for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans Section 1712C of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (j). 3. Extension of temporary expansion of payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans receiving care from Vet Centers Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1169), as most recently amended by section 5109 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( Public Law 116–159 ; 134 Stat. 749), is further amended by striking September 30, 2021 and inserting September 30, 2022 . 4. Extension of authority for pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements Section 2(i) of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 ; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 16, 2026 . 5. Determination 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and twenty-one H. R. 5293 AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of authority for dental insurance plan for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans Section 1712C of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (j). 3. Extension of temporary expansion of payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans receiving care from Vet Centers Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1169), as most recently amended by section 5109 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( Public Law 116–159 ; 134 Stat. 749), is further amended by striking September 30, 2021 and inserting September 30, 2022 . 4. Extension of authority for pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements Section 2(i) of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 ; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 16, 2026 . 5. Determination 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 House 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.

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2021 Received AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of authority for dental insurance plan for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans Section 1712C of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (j). 3. Extension of temporary expansion of payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans receiving care from Vet Centers Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1169), as most recently amended by section 5109 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( Public Law 116–159 ; 134 Stat. 749), is further amended by striking September 30, 2021 and inserting September 30, 2022 . 4. Extension of authority for pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements Section 2(i) of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 ; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 16, 2026 . 5. Determination 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.