H.R. 711 · 117th Congress · House

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-18.
Introduced
Feb 2, 21
Passed House
May 18, 21
Passed Senate
May 28, 21
Sent to President
Jun 17, 21
Signed into Law
Jun 23, 21

Executive Summary

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.

The bill also increases the maximum time period for enhanced-use leases at the campus from 75 to 99 years.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual report evaluating leases and land-sharing agreements on campus an assessment of (1) the manner in which revenue generated by the leases is expended, and (2) the direct benefits the expenditures provide to veterans.

Previous Versions

59Jun 15, 2021

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
55May 28, 2021

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
53May 18, 2021

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
00Feb 2, 2021

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of an easement, certain leases, or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 23, 2021BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. JUN 23, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  3. JUN 23, 2021BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-18.

    117Yea
    18Nay
    0NV
  4. JUN 23, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-18.

    117Yea
    18Nay
    0NV
  5. JUN 17, 2021President

    Presented to President.

  6. JUN 17, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. JUN 15, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    Mr

    Takano asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2772-2773)

    2772Yea
    2773Nay
    0NV
  8. JUN 15, 2021NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2772)

  9. JUN 15, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2772)

  10. JUN 15, 2021ResolvingDifferences

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

  11. MAY 28, 2021Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  12. MAY 28, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  13. MAY 28, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S3932)

  14. MAY 28, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. MAY 28, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. MAY 28, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. MAY 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  18. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 711 are considered vacated.

  19. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)

    2482Yea
    2520Nay
    0NV
  20. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to section 5 of H

    Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)

    2482Yea
    2520Nay
    0NV
  21. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  22. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H2365-2366; text: CR H2365)

    2365Yea
    2366Nay
    0NV
  23. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 711.

  24. MAY 17, 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.

  25. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.

  26. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  27. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  28. APR 21, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  29. MAR 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  30. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  31. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  32. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

7

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 28, 2021

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 19, 2021

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 4, 2021

Active

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

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Referred: May 4, 2021

Active

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 21, 2021

Active

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 16, 2021

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 2, 2021

Active