H.R. 5293 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
H.R. 5293 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 20, 2021, sponsored by Frank J. Mrvan. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 20, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-42
What it 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 20, 2021
- Passed the SenateSep 23, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2021
- Became lawSep 30, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-42. (Sep 30, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 20, 2021 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities ActHouse · Sep 20, 2021
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
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