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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 3527Became Law

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 7, 2022)

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

What just happenedJun 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-137.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 7, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-137.

  2. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-137.

  3. Jun 7, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 6, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 6, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 17, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. May 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 198). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4991)

  9. May 17, 2022Floor8000

    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): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 198).

  10. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5079)

  11. May 16, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  12. May 16, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3527.

  13. May 16, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4991)

  14. May 16, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Feb 7, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Feb 7, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Feb 7, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Feb 3, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Feb 3, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Feb 3, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S527-528)

  21. Feb 3, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Feb 3, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Jan 19, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 19, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 7, 202249

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

Passed HouseMay 17, 202253

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

Passed SenateFeb 3, 202255

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

Introduced in SenateJan 19, 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances. Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; and (2) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation.

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