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HR5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

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.


Key facts

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

What the bill does

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


Roll-call votes on HR5293 (117th Congress)

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

Other bills numbered HR5293

HR5293 in the 114th Congress (2015–2017): Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017


Frequently asked

What is HR5293 in the 117th Congress?

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].

What is the latest action on HR5293?

On 2021-09-30: Became Public Law No: 117-42.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR5293?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-09-20, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.

Is this the same bill as HR5293 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. HR5293 was also used in the 114th Congress for different legislation.