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HR 1402 - 113

VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-59.

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Summary

49 Public Law Feb 21, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 10, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013 - (Sec. 4) Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) payment by the VA Secretary of a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans (veterans) and members of the Armed Forces (members) training or competing for the U.S. Paralympic Team, and (2) a program for establishing and carrying out related programs and events. (Sec. 5) Allows any entity with significant experience in managing large-scale adaptive sports programs (under current law, only the United States Olympic Committee) to receive VA grants for planning, developing, managing, and implementing programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for veterans and members. Extends funding assistance to include any such opportunities occurring during FY2010-FY2016. Requires a report from the Comptroller General on the use of such funds during the first program year after the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 6) Extends through 2014: (1) VA authority to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care; (2) VA authority to operate a regional office in the Republic of the Philippines; (3) the VA requirement to provide nursing home care to any veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 70% or more and in need of such care; (4) VA authority to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and related services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans; (5) VA authority to provide expanded services and housing assistance to homeless veterans; (6) the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; (7) the Veterans' Advisory Commission on Education; and (8) the temporary authority for the performance of VA medical disability examinations by contract physicians. (Sec. 13) Extends through FY2014 VA requirements resulting from default on VA-guaranteed loans.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Feb 21, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 10, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013 - (Sec. 4) Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) payment by the VA Secretary of a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans (veterans) and members of the Armed Forces (members) training or competing for the U.S. Paralympic Team, and (2) a program for establishing and carrying out related programs and events. (Sec. 5) Allows any entity with significant experience in managing large-scale adaptive sports programs (under current law, only the United States Olympic Committee) to receive VA grants for planning, developing, managing, and implementing programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for veterans and members. Extends funding assistance to include any such opportunities occurring during FY2010-FY2016. Requires a report from the Comptroller General on the use of such funds during the first program year after the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 6) Extends through 2014: (1) VA authority to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care; (2) VA authority to operate a regional office in the Republic of the Philippines; (3) the VA requirement to provide nursing home care to any veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 70% or more and in need of such care; (4) VA authority to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and related services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans; (5) VA authority to provide expanded services and housing assistance to homeless veterans; (6) the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; (7) the Veterans' Advisory Commission on Education; and (8) the temporary authority for the performance of VA medical disability examinations by contract physicians. (Sec. 13) Extends through FY2014 VA requirements resulting from default on VA-guaranteed loans.

36 Passed House amended Feb 21, 2014

VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013 - (Sec. 4) Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) payment by the VA Secretary of a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans (veterans) and members of the Armed Forces (members) training or competing for the U.S. Paralympic Team, and (2) a program for establishing and carrying out related programs and events. (Sec. 5) Allows any entity with significant experience in managing large-scale adaptive sports programs (under current law, only the United States Olympic Committee) to receive VA grants for planning, developing, managing, and implementing programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for veterans and members. Extends funding assistance to include any such opportunities occurring during FY2010-FY2016. Requires a report from the Comptroller General on the use of such funds during the first program year after the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 6) Extends through 2014: (1) VA authority to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care; (2) VA authority to operate a regional office in the Republic of the Philippines; (3) the VA requirement to provide nursing home care to any veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 70% or more and in need of such care; (4) VA authority to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and related services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans; (5) VA authority to provide expanded services and housing assistance to homeless veterans; (6) the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; (7) the Veterans' Advisory Commission on Education; and (8) the temporary authority for the performance of VA medical disability examinations by contract physicians. (Sec. 13) Extends through FY2014 VA requirements resulting from default on VA-guaranteed loans.

00 Introduced in House Apr 17, 2013

Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 - Extends, until FY2018, the yearly: (1) $2 million appropriations authorization for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team; and (2) $8 million appropriations authorization, with amounts appropriated remaining available without fiscal year limitation, for grants to U.S. Paralympics, Inc.

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Timeline

Dec 20, 2013

Signed by President.

Dec 20, 2013

Signed by President.

Dec 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-59.

Dec 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-59.

Dec 19, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 19, 2013

Presented to President.

Dec 19, 2013

Presented to President.

Dec 18, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8964)

Dec 18, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964)

Dec 11, 2013

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Dec 10, 2013

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H7615)

Dec 10, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7614-7617)

Dec 10, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.

Dec 10, 2013

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.

Dec 10, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7618-7619)

Dec 10, 2013

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 631).(text: CR H7615-7616)

Dec 10, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H7615-7616)

Dec 10, 2013

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Apr 25, 2013

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 25, 2013

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Apr 10, 2013

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Apr 2, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Mar 25, 2013

Introduced in House

Mar 25, 2013

Introduced in House

Mar 25, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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