117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
This page covers HR5293 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR5293 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered HR5293 are listed below.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 1 |
| Chamber | House |
| Latest vote | 2021-09-20: Passed |
| Latest action | 2021-09-30: Became Public Law No: 117-42. |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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).
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
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-20 | House | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Passed | 288 | 0 | 4 | Official tally |
HR5293 in the 114th Congress (2015–2017): Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017
HR5293 (Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1].
On 2021-09-30: Became Public Law No: 117-42.
1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-09-20, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. HR5293 was also used in the 114th Congress for different legislation.