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SENATE 2795118th CongressBecame Public Law No: 118-19.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Last Action
10/6/2023

Actions

  • 2023-10-06Became Public Law No: 118-19.
  • 2023-10-06Became Public Law No: 118-19.
  • 2023-10-06Signed by President.
  • 2023-10-06Signed by President.
  • 2023-10-04Presented to President.
  • 2023-10-04Presented to President.
  • 2023-09-26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2023-09-26On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
  • 2023-09-26Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)
  • 2023-09-26DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.
  • 2023-09-26Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)
  • 2023-09-26Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2023-09-18Held at the desk.
  • 2023-09-18Received in the House.
  • 2023-09-18Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-10-06 (49)

This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the act extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the act, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The act extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The act also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Jerry Moran (R-KS)

Subjects

  • Higher education
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

Became law: Pub. L. 118-19

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