H.R. 5293 · 117th Congress · House

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Introduced
Sep 20, 21
Passed House
Sep 20, 21
Passed Senate
Sep 23, 21
Sent to President
Sep 27, 21
Signed into Law
Sep 30, 21

Executive Summary

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).

Previous Versions

55Sep 23, 2021

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).

00Sep 20, 2021

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).

53Sep 20, 2021

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 Timeline

22
  1. SEP 30, 2021BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. SEP 30, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  3. SEP 30, 2021BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-42.

    117Yea
    42Nay
    0NV
  4. SEP 30, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-42.

    117Yea
    42Nay
    0NV
  5. SEP 27, 2021President

    Presented to President.

  6. SEP 27, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. SEP 24, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. SEP 23, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)

  9. SEP 23, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent

    (consideration: CR S6666)

  10. SEP 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. SEP 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  12. SEP 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  13. SEP 20, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  14. SEP 20, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  15. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4535-4536)

    4535Yea
    4536Nay
    0NV
  17. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.

  18. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    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.

  19. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4543)

  20. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #261

    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)

    423Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  21. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #261

    (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H4535)

    423Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  22. SEP 20, 2021Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees

2

Budget Committee

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Referred: Sep 20, 2021

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Sep 20, 2021

Active