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Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4285| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
Anthony Brindisi

Anthony Brindisi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Bost (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines. The bill extends through FY2021 the authority to fund financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3819
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017
Sep 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 17, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 17, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)
Sep 17, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.
Sep 17, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 18, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)
Sep 18, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
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Sep 18, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 23, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 24, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2019
Presented to President.
Sep 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-61.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3819
    Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017


  • September 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 17, 2019
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 17, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)


  • September 17, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.


  • September 17, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 18, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)


  • September 18, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
    View Vote


  • September 18, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 19, 2019
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • September 23, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)


  • September 23, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)


  • September 24, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 30, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • September 30, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • September 30, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-61.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2489: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2019
  • S 116-2484: Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019
AsiaDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth facilities and institutionsLow- and moderate-income housingPhilippinesTransportation costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4285| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines. The bill extends through FY2021 the authority to fund financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3819
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017
Sep 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 17, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 17, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)
Sep 17, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.
Sep 17, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 18, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)
Sep 18, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
View Vote
Sep 18, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 23, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)
Sep 24, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2019
Presented to President.
Sep 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-61.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3819
    Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017


  • September 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 17, 2019
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 17, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)


  • September 17, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.


  • September 17, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 18, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)


  • September 18, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)
    View Vote


  • September 18, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 19, 2019
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • September 23, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)


  • September 23, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)


  • September 24, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 30, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • September 30, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • September 30, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-61.
Anthony Brindisi

Anthony Brindisi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Bost (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2489: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2019
  • S 116-2484: Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth facilities and institutionsLow- and moderate-income housingPhilippinesTransportation costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care