Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 became law 10 days after introduction, with no cosponsors
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 115 words.
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).
- Committees
- House Budget Committee
House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 19 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 495 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutions +5 more
- Latest action
- Sep 30, 2021: Became Public Law No: 117-42.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 117th H.R. 3888 CHIP IN for Veterans Act R · Introduced