HR 4285
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Family services
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health facilities and institutions
Low- and moderate-income housing
Philippines
Transportation costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
Introduced: September 11, 2019
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-61.
Sep 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2019
Presented to President.
Sep 24, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 23, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 19, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 18, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
Sep 18, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535).(text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
Sep 18, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)
Sep 17, 2019
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.
Sep 17, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.
Sep 17, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)
Sep 17, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2019 | House · vote #535 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 417–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines.
The bill extends through FY2021 the authority to fund financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-61.
Committees of jurisdiction
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