H.R. 5293 · 117th Congress

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Introduced on Sep 20, 2021 by Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1). Became Public Law 117-42.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-42
Introduced
Sep 20, 2021
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

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.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Dental care
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Land transfers
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Transportation costs
  • Travel and tourism
  • Veterans' medical care

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 30, 2021). Public domain.

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).

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Frank J. MrvanD-IN-1Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Sep 20, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 423–0

History

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  1. Sep 20, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Sep 20, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  6. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)
  7. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.
  8. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  9. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)
  10. Sep 20, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: 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)House · Roll call 261
  11. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 261
  12. Sep 20, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Sep 21, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  14. Sep 23, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)
  15. Sep 23, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)
  16. Sep 24, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  17. Sep 27, 2021Presented to President.
  18. Sep 27, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  19. Sep 30, 2021Signed by President.
  20. Sep 30, 2021Signed by President.
  21. Sep 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-42.
  22. Sep 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-42.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.