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Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-8371| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2024
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (54)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act This bill addresses various programs, benefits, and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including those related to health care, educational assistance, home loans, homelessness, and disability and memorial affairs. Among other elements, the bill modifies the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program, including by providing protections for care agreements between veterans and clinicians; increases the expenditure cap for non-institutional care alternatives to nursing home care; provides certain support to family caregivers under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers; modifies the administration of certain educational assistance programs and benefits, including by removing the expiration on a surviving spouse’s entitlement under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship; expands the Native American Direct Loan program by allowing Native American veterans to refinance other existing mortgage loans on the same property if certain conditions are met; requires the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans who die prior to October 1, 2026, in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care); temporarily increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans; authorizes a program to modernize the electronic health record and other relevant health information technology systems of the VA; and addresses various oversight and reporting matters.

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Timeline
May 14, 2024
Introduced in House
May 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6038-6070)
Nov 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8371.
Nov 18, 2024
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.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071)
Nov 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 9 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H6038-6065)
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Nov 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jan 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-141
Signed by President.
  • May 14, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.


  • November 18, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6038-6070)


  • November 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8371.


  • November 18, 2024
    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.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071)


  • November 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 9 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H6038-6065)
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate.


  • January 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-141
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1096: Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
  • HR 118-693: VACANT Act
  • S 118-1090: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
  • S 118-185: Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act of 2023
  • S 118-141: Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
  • HR 118-3943: Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1169: VA E-Notification Enhancement Act
  • S 118-3911: Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
  • HR 118-3981: Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
  • HR 118-196: Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAgingArea studies and international educationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLegal fees and court costsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMotor carriersNursingPerformance measurementScience and engineering educationState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTransportation costsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-8371| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act This bill addresses various programs, benefits, and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including those related to health care, educational assistance, home loans, homelessness, and disability and memorial affairs. Among other elements, the bill modifies the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program, including by providing protections for care agreements between veterans and clinicians; increases the expenditure cap for non-institutional care alternatives to nursing home care; provides certain support to family caregivers under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers; modifies the administration of certain educational assistance programs and benefits, including by removing the expiration on a surviving spouse’s entitlement under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship; expands the Native American Direct Loan program by allowing Native American veterans to refinance other existing mortgage loans on the same property if certain conditions are met; requires the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans who die prior to October 1, 2026, in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care); temporarily increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans; authorizes a program to modernize the electronic health record and other relevant health information technology systems of the VA; and addresses various oversight and reporting matters.

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Timeline
May 14, 2024
Introduced in House
May 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6038-6070)
Nov 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8371.
Nov 18, 2024
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.
Nov 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071)
Nov 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 9 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H6038-6065)
View Vote
Nov 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jan 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-141
Signed by President.
  • May 14, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.


  • November 18, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6038-6070)


  • November 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8371.


  • November 18, 2024
    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.


  • November 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071)


  • November 18, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 9 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H6038-6065)
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate.


  • January 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-141
    Signed by President.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (54)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1096: Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
  • HR 118-693: VACANT Act
  • S 118-1090: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
  • S 118-185: Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act of 2023
  • S 118-141: Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
  • HR 118-3943: Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1169: VA E-Notification Enhancement Act
  • S 118-3911: Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
  • HR 118-3981: Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
  • HR 118-196: Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAgingArea studies and international educationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLegal fees and court costsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMotor carriersNursingPerformance measurementScience and engineering educationState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTransportation costsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health