H.R. 711 · 117th Congress

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

Introduced on Feb 2, 2021 by Ted Lieu (D-CA-33). Became Public Law 117-18.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-18
Introduced
Feb 2, 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 the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 to authorize the use of certain funds received pursuant to leases entered into under such Act, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Building construction
  • California
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Land use and conservation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 23, 2021). Public domain.

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.

The bill also increases the maximum time period for enhanced-use leases at the campus from 75 to 99 years.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual report evaluating leases and land-sharing agreements on campus an assessment of (1) the manner in which revenue generated by the leases is expended, and (2) the direct benefits the expenditures provide to veterans.

Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Ted LieuD-CA-33Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

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No recorded roll call on this measure: it moved by voice vote or unanimous consent, or has not reached the floor.

History

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  1. Feb 2, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 2, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Feb 2, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  5. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. May 4, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
  7. May 4, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. May 4, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. May 17, 2021 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. May 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2365-2366; text: CR H2365)
  11. May 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 711.
  12. May 17, 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.
  13. May 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 711 are considered vacated.
  14. May 18, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)
  15. May 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)
  16. May 19, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  17. May 28, 2021Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  18. May 28, 2021 · SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  19. May 28, 2021 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3932)
  20. May 28, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  21. May 28, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  22. May 28, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  23. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseMr. Takano asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2772-2773)
  24. Jun 15, 2021Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2772)
  25. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2772)
  26. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  27. Jun 17, 2021Presented to President.
  28. Jun 17, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  29. Jun 23, 2021Signed by President.
  30. Jun 23, 2021Signed by President.
  31. Jun 23, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-18.
  32. Jun 23, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-18.

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