Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Sep 20, 2021
Step 2
Referred
Sep 20, 2021
Budget · Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
Sep 20, 2021
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House floor
Step 5
Senate
Sep 23, 2021
Passed Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
Sep 30, 2021
SummaryCRS Summary
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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Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 16 actions
Sep 30, 2021
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-42.
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.
Sep 21, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 20, 2021
Introduced in House
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
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
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 20, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 20, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
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
Considered as unfinished business.
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).ROLL CALLpass
Sep 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.