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HR 9468 - 118

Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-82.

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Bill Text Stats

5
Analyzed sections
$2.9B
Detected dollar total
0
Tax signals
3
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 300.0%
Spending 15
Benefits 10
Agency 3
Deadline 3
Statutory Reference 1

Top agencies

Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July 1
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 1
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on 1

Statutory references

Public Law 118-82 1

House Votes

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Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Signed by President.

Sep 20, 2024

Signed by President.

Sep 20, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-82.

Sep 20, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-82.

Sep 19, 2024

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6192-6199)

Sep 19, 2024

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sep 19, 2024

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sep 19, 2024

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 19, 2024

Presented to President.

Sep 19, 2024

Presented to President.

Sep 17, 2024

Mr. Garcia, Mike moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 17, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5285-5288)

Sep 17, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9468.

Sep 17, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5285)

Sep 17, 2024

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5285)

Sep 17, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 17, 2024

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Sep 6, 2024

Introduced in House

Sep 6, 2024

Introduced in House

Sep 6, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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Finance and banking
33 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 76%

d States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the

Benefits out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans Benefits Administration compensation and pensions F

es of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for

Healthcare
29 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 78%

r to Congress from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July 19, 2024, and the announced funding shortfall for the Veterans Health Administration in fiscal year 2025 described in the letter to Congress from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

f Veterans Affairs on July y of Veterans Affairs on July 19, 2024, and the announced funding shortfall for the Veterans Health Administration in fiscal year 2025 described in the letter to Congress from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on

f Veterans Affairs on July y of Veterans Affairs on July 19, 2024, and the announced funding shortfall for the Veterans Health Administration in fiscal year 2025 described in the letter to Congress from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on

Defense
6 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 92%

Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces and National Security

Technology and data privacy
25 evidence matches
Impact 96% Confidence 70%

House of Representatives and the Senate a report detailing corrections the Department will make to improve forecasting, data quality and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for funds provided under the headings “Compensations

House of Representatives and the Senate a report detailing corrections the Department will make to improve forecasting, data quality and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for funds provided under the headings Compensations a

House of Representatives and the Senate a report detailing corrections the Department will make to improve forecasting, data quality and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for funds provided under the headings Compensations a

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$9.1B
Department of Veterans Affairs $9.1B
259 sampled awards

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Award records in this context

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P $1.7B
contracts · Department of Veterans Affairs
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS $407.2M
grants · Department of Veterans Affairs
RED RIVER TECHNOLOGY LLC $378.4M
contracts · Department of Veterans Affairs
VETERANS EVALUATION SERVICES, INC $306.9M
contracts · Department of Veterans Affairs
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OKLAHOMA $287.5M
grants · Department of Veterans Affairs
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OKLAHOMA $271.9M
grants · Department of Veterans Affairs

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Agency spending context

Department of Veterans Affairs

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$9,090,443,047
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contracts · VA11817F1888

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P

Department of Veterans Affairs
Award amount
$1,730,532,627

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR BRAND NAME MICROSOFT SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THIS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE 1) SUPPORT SERVICES 2) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND 3) ADDITIONAL LICENSES OF MICROSOFT PRODUCTS, CURRENT AND PLANNED, TO SUPPORT THE VA ENTERPRISE. SUBJECT PROCUREMENT WAS COMPETED AMONG MICROSOFT'S EIGHT AUTHORIZED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LICENSE SOLUTION PROVIDERS. IGF::OT::IGF

contracts · 36C10B20C0006

RED RIVER TECHNOLOGY LLC

Department of Veterans Affairs
Award amount
$378,443,043

THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH CISCO BUSINESS CRITICAL ENTERPRISE SERVICE AGREEMENT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES THE VA ENTERPRISE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE THAT EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.

contracts · VA119A17C0062

VENDOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Award amount
$200,641,731

IGF::OT::IGF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LOAN GUARANTY SERVICE ADMINISTERS A HOME LOAN PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HOME OWNERSHIP AMONG OUR NATIONS VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FEDERAL HOME LOAN GUARANTEES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PURCHASED BY VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS. AS A BYPRODUCT OF THE GUARANTEE PROGRAM, VA MAY BECOME THE HOLDER OF REAL ESTATE OWNED PROPERTIES AND PORTFOLIO LOANS. VA PROCURES A CONTRACTOR TO MANAGE THESE ASSETS.

contracts · 36C10B18N0006

ORACLE HEALTH GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Award amount
$161,398,991

IGF::OT::IGF - THIS TASK ORDER, 36C10B18N0006, IS HEREBY ISSUED ON A FIRM FIXED PRICED BASIS TO CERNER GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. (CERNER), UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (ID/IQ) CONTRACT NUMBER 36C10B18D5000, TITLED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION (EHRM). THIS TASK ORDER SHALL CONDUCT IOC DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING VISN 20 INITIAL OPERATING CAPABILITY (IOC) SITES AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES: MANN-GRANDSTAFF VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC), SEATTLE VAMC, AND AMERICAN LAKE VAMC. IOC DEPLOYMENT TASKS INCLUDE PLANNING, TEST AND EVALUATION, TRAINING, PRODUCTION RELEASE, POST DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TASKS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE METRICS REQUIRED FOR THE DEPLOYMENT TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THIS EFFORT SHALL BE A 21-MONTH BASE PERIOD

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Summary

49 Public Law Nov 12, 2024

Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This act provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and establishes reporting requirements related to VA funding and projected shortfalls. Specifically, the act provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the VBA for Compensation and Pensions, and Readjustment Benefits. In addition, the act requires the VA to report to Congress on (1) corrections the VA will make to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for the VBA's Compensation and Pensions and Readjustment Benefits accounts; and (2) the status of funds provided to these accounts for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 by this or any other act. The act also requires the VA Office of Inspector General to report to Congress on (1) the circumstances and causes of certain funding shortfalls that the VA has projected for the VBA and the Veterans Health Administration, and (2) actions that the VA can take to improve the accuracy of the supporting information submitted with the President's budget and prevent funding shortfalls.

00 Introduced in House Sep 16, 2024

Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and establishes reporting requirements related to VA funding and projected shortfalls. Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the VBA for Compensation and Pensions, and Readjustment Benefits. In addition, the bill requires the VA to report to Congress on (1) corrections the VA will make to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for the VBA's Compensation and Pensions and Readjustment Benefits accounts; and (2) the status of funds provided to these accounts for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 by this or any other act. The bill also requires the VA Office of Inspector General to report to Congress on (1) the circumstances and causes of certain funding shortfalls that the VA has projected for the VBA and the Veterans Health Administration, and (2) actions that the VA can take to improve the accuracy of the supporting information submitted with the President's budget and prevent funding shortfalls.

Sponsors

Bost, Mike
Cosponsor

Bost, Mike

Republican · IL-12 · B001295

Joined Sep 6, 2024
Website
N/A
Office
352 Cannon House Office Building
Cole, Tom
Cosponsor

Cole, Tom

Republican · OK-4 · C001053

Joined Sep 6, 2024
Website
N/A
Office
2207 Rayburn House Office Building
Womack, Steve
Cosponsor

Womack, Steve

Republican · AR-3 · W000809

Joined Sep 9, 2024
Website
N/A
Office
2412 Rayburn House Office Building
Pappas, Chris
Cosponsor

Pappas, Chris

Democratic · NH-1 · P000614

Joined Sep 16, 2024
Website
N/A
Office
452 Cannon House Office Building

Amendments

1 amendment
118/samdt/3289 Sep 19, 2024

To rescind funds from the Department of Energy loan programs office.

Amendment SA 3289, under the order of 9/19/24, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 47. Record Vote Number: 247.

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