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Introduced
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
In Committee
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities and requirements relating to health care and benefits furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends several existing authorities and requirements related to veterans' healthcare, benefits, housing, and administrative functions, effectively pushing their expiration dates from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The bill covers a wide range of programs, including the collection of copayments for hospital and nursing home care, nursing home care for veterans with service-connected disabilities, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and funding for rural veterans' mental health services. It also extends requirements for quarterly briefings on toxic exposure presumptions, educational assistance restoration, and medical disability examination licensing. In the housing domain, the bill renews funding and authority for various programs supporting homeless veterans, including grants for women veterans, veterans with children, and those with special needs. Additionally, the bill makes improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Partial Claim Program, which helps veterans struggling with mortgage payments, and requires the Government Accountability Office to provide annual reports and conduct an assessment of this program. The legislation also extends miscellaneous administrative authorities, such as the Inspector General's subpoena power and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' ability to transport individuals to VA facilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/17/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5420/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5420/BILLS-119hr5420ih.pdf |
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