# 118-hr-9742: Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024

118-hr-9742, Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024, is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH); status Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hr-9742
- Congress: 118
- Title: Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2024-09-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8] (D-CO), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 118-hr-82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
- 118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
- 118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
- 118-hr-6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act
- 118-hres-771: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
- 118-hres-768: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

## Sources
- [118-hr-9742 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9742)

## Related
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- [118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6929)
- [118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6751)
- [118-hr-6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6031)
- [118-hres-771: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hres-771)
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