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H.R. 7153 117th Congress House

Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan to modernize the information technology systems of the Veterans Benefits Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 2022 Introduced by: Mike Bost Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 18, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 207).
May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5086-5087)
May 16, 2022
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.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5001-5002)
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7153.
May 16, 2022
Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 17, 2022 House · vote #207 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 18, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan for the modernization of the information technology systems of the Veterans Benefits Administration over the next five fiscal years.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Apr 4, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7153: Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7153/
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"H.R. 7153: Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7153/.
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