HR-4285 : Became Public Law

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-30PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-61.Library of Congress
2019-09-30PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2019-09-30FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-09-24FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-09-23FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)Senate
2019-09-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2019-09-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-09-18VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2019-09-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)House floor actions
2019-09-17FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2019-09-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.House floor actions
2019-09-17FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732)House floor actions
2019-09-17FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-09-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2019-09-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Asia
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family services
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Philippines
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care

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