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Public Law118th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2795Became Law

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 6, 2023)

This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the act extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the act, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The act extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The act also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

What just happenedOct 6, 2023

Became Public Law No: 118-19.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 6, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 118-19.

  2. Oct 6, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-19.

  3. Oct 6, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 6, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 4, 2023Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 4, 2023President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 26, 2023FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 26, 2023FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)

  9. Sep 26, 2023Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4475)

  10. Sep 26, 2023FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2795.

  11. Sep 26, 2023FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4475-4480)

  12. Sep 26, 2023FloorH30300

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

  13. Sep 18, 2023FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Sep 18, 2023FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 18, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Sep 13, 2023Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)

  17. Sep 13, 2023Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4499; text: CR S4499)

  18. Sep 13, 2023IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 6, 202349

This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the act extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the act, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The act extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The act also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Passed HouseSep 26, 202353

This bill extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the bill extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the bill, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The bill extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The bill also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Introduced in SenateSep 13, 2023

This bill extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the bill extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the bill, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The bill extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The bill also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Passed SenateSep 13, 202355

This bill extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the bill extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the bill, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The bill extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The bill also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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