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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3562Became Law

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 1, 2018)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) beginning on October 1, 2019, submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

What just happenedJun 1, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-177.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19](R-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Jun 1, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-177.

  2. Jun 1, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-177.

  3. Jun 1, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 1, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 21, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 21, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 17, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 16, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. May 16, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. May 16, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2732)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. May 16, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2732)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 6, 2017FloorH38310

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

  14. Nov 6, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607). (text: CR H8502-8503)

  15. Nov 6, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607).(text: CR H8502-8503)

  16. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8509)

  17. Nov 6, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  18. Nov 6, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3562.

  19. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8502-8504)

  20. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Nov 6, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283.

  22. Nov 6, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-386.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Nov 6, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-386.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Jul 28, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  27. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  28. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 1, 201849

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) beginning on October 1, 2019, submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 16, 201882

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) beginning on October 1, 2019, submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

Passed House without amendmentNov 6, 201781

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) beginning on October 1, 2019, submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

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