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H.R. 5293 117th Congress House

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Official title: 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.

Introduced: September 20, 2021 Introduced by: Frank J. Mrvan Democratic · Indiana See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
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Health care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation costsTravel and tourismVeterans' medical care
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
Sep 30, 2021
Signed by President.
Sep 27, 2021
Presented to President.
Sep 24, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 23, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
Sep 23, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
Sep 21, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
Sep 20, 2021
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 20, 2021
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.
Sep 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2021
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)
Sep 20, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
Sep 20, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
Sep 20, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 20, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 20, 2021 House · vote #261 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 423–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-42.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5293/
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"H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5293/.
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H.R. 5293, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5293/.
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