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H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

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H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

117th Congress · introduced 2021-09-20 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-42.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-09-20 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 261 (2021): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR5293 (2021-09-20), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 117-42. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Plain summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. First, the bill permanently extends the VA's authority to administer a dental insurance plan for veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Next, the bill extends through FY2022 the expansion of the program that authorizes payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans who are receiving care from Vet Centers. Finally, the bill extends authority through December 16, 2026, for the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).

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Official text

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] · 0 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] reported raising $3.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Record fed-us-cong117-hr5293 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117