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H.R. 711Became Law

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 23, 2021)

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.

The bill also increases the maximum time period for enhanced-use leases at the campus from 75 to 99 years.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual report evaluating leases and land-sharing agreements on campus an assessment of (1) the manner in which revenue generated by the leases is expended, and (2) the direct benefits the expenditures provide to veterans.

What just happenedJun 23, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-18.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 23, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-18.

  2. Jun 23, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-18.

  3. Jun 23, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 23, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 17, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 17, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 15, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Jun 15, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2772)

  9. Jun 15, 2021NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2772)

  10. Jun 15, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2772-2773)

  11. May 28, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. May 28, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. May 28, 2021Floor17000

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

  14. May 28, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3932)

  15. May 28, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. May 28, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. May 19, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. May 18, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)

  19. May 18, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490)

  20. May 18, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 711 are considered vacated.

  21. May 17, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  22. May 17, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 711.

  23. May 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2365-2366; text: CR H2365)

  24. May 17, 2021FloorH30300

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

  25. May 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. May 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  27. May 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  28. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  29. Mar 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  30. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  31. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 23, 202149

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.

The bill also increases the maximum time period for enhanced-use leases at the campus from 75 to 99 years.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual report evaluating leases and land-sharing agreements on campus an assessment of (1) the manner in which revenue generated by the leases is expended, and (2) the direct benefits the expenditures provide to veterans.

House agreed to Senate amendmentJun 15, 202159

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
Passed SenateMay 28, 202155

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
Passed HouseMay 18, 202153

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of certain leases or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2021

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of an easement, certain leases, or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus.

The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for

  • the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;
  • supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;
  • implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or
  • implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families.
West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021 — Informed