All Roll Calls
Yes: 423 • No: 0
117-hr-5293117th CongressWALLET
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Sponsored By: Representative Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Became Law
Summary
Continues key VA benefit authorities by extending several expiring programs. This law preserves the VA dental insurance plan, extends expanded travel payments for Vet Center care, and lengthens a pilot that accepts donated community facilities.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
VA can accept donated clinics through 2026
VA can keep accepting donated buildings and improvements until December 16, 2026. This can support opening or expanding local VA clinics. The change applies now.
VA dental insurance stays available
VA dental insurance for eligible veterans, survivors, and dependents continues. The law removes a clause that would have ended it. Program rules and costs stay under VA plan policies. The change applies now.
Vet Center travel pay for veterans extended
Travel help for Vet Center visits stays expanded through September 30, 2022. Veterans getting Vet Center care keep travel payments and allowances. The law takes effect now.
Budget scoring rule for this law
This sets how the law is counted under Pay-As-You-Go budget rules. It uses the latest statement the House Budget Committee chair filed before the vote. It does not change benefits, taxes, or eligibility.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
IN • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 9/20/2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 423 • No: 0