H.R. 5293 · 117th Congress
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Law · 117-42 · Sep 30, 2021Key: what the circles and colors mean
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- House Introduced Sep 20, 2021
- House Passed Sep 20, 2021 423–0
- Senate Passed Sep 23, 2021
- President To the President Sep 27, 2021
- President Signed Sep 30, 2021
- Law Sep 30, 2021
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Sep 30, 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).
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Latest action (Sep 30, 2021): Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 20, 2021
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- House Introduced Sep 20, 2021
- House Passed Sep 20, 2021 423–0
- Senate Passed Sep 23, 2021
- President To the President Sep 27, 2021
- President Signed Sep 30, 2021
- Law Sep 30, 2021
Final vote · House · Sep 20, 2021
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi