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Introduced
09/20/2024
09/20/2024
In Committee
09/20/2024
09/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024, extends several existing provisions of law related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Key provisions include extending the VA's authority to collect copayments for hospital and nursing home care, the requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities, and the expansion of the VA's rural access program for mental health services. The bill also extends the VA's authority to provide memorial headstones and markers, bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and offer assistance for specially adapted housing and homelessness programs. Additionally, the bill makes various other extensions and modifications to VA authorities, such as transportation services, subpoena power, and the Paralympic and Olympic sports program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Emilia Sykes (D)*,
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. (on 09/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9742/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9742/BILLS-118hr9742ih.pdf |
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