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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 25, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5721

VIPER Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2022)

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021

This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application.

The bill exempts VA research activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act, including research conducted via the Office of Research and Development

The bill also waives certain time limitations and other restrictions related to individuals who perform research for the VA under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program.

The VA is authorized to appoint statisticians, economists, data scientists, and other professionals within the VHA.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41](D-CA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 17, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8568-8569)

  3. Nov 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.

  4. Nov 17, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 5721 are considered vacated.

  5. Nov 14, 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.

  6. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5721.

  7. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8461-8464; text: CR H8461-8462)

  8. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Nov 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.

  10. Nov 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-551.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Nov 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-551.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Nov 2, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202253

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021

This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application.

The bill exempts VA research activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act, including research conducted via the Office of Research and Development

The bill also waives certain time limitations and other restrictions related to individuals who perform research for the VA under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program.

The VA is authorized to appoint statisticians, economists, data scientists, and other professionals within the VHA.

Reported to HouseNov 14, 20227

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021

This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

First, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application.

Next, the bill exempts VA research activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act, including research conducted via the Office of Research and Development

The VA is authorized to appoint statisticians, economists, data scientists, and other professionals within the VHA.

The bill provides a three-year authorization for the VA to enter into transactions, other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants, with nontraditional contractors to carry out extramural basic or applied research. Such transactions must meet specified criteria (e.g., the research must not be duplicative of other VA research under another program). Additionally, the VA must notify Congress within 30 days of entering into a transaction and must provide specified information and records to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Congress upon request.

The Office of Research and Development is authorized to establish a grant program for certain individuals employed by specified research institutions to conduct research related to health care furnished by the VA.

The GAO must study the amount of time dedicated for research for clinician-scientists appointed by the VA.

Finally, the bill updates the process by which the VA uses commercial institutional review boards in sponsored clinical trials.

Introduced in HouseOct 25, 2021

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021

This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

First, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application.

Next, the bill exempts VA research activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act, including research conducted via the Office of Research and Development

The VA is authorized to appoint statisticians, economists, data scientists, and other professionals within the VHA.

The bill provides a three-year authorization for the VA to enter into transactions, other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants, with nontraditional contractors to carry out extramural basic or applied research. Such transactions must meet specified criteria (e.g., the research must not be duplicative of other VA research under another program). Additionally, the VA must notify Congress within 30 days of entering into a transaction and must provide specified information and records to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Congress upon request.

The Office of Research and Development is authorized to establish a grant program for certain individuals employed by specified research institutions to conduct research related to health care furnished by the VA.

The GAO must study the amount of time dedicated for research for clinician-scientists appointed by the VA.

Finally, the bill updates the process by which the VA uses commercial institutional review boards in sponsored clinical trials.

VIPER Act of 2021 — Informed