Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
- Introduced May 14
- Committee May 14
- Passed House Nov 18
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
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Where it stands
Passed House, Nov 18, 2024Next: Senate vote
708d ago Nov 19, 2024: Received in the Senate.
Final votes
House 389-9
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 466
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 190-9 D 199-0
389-9
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Summary
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Full summary11 paragraphs
This bill addresses various programs, benefits, and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including those related to health care, educational assistance, home loans, homelessness, and disability and memorial affairs.
Among other elements, the bill
- modifies the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program, including by providing protections for care agreements between veterans and clinicians;
- increases the expenditure cap for non-institutional care alternatives to nursing home care;
- provides certain support to family caregivers under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
- modifies the administration of certain educational assistance programs and benefits, including by removing the expiration on a surviving spouse’s entitlement under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship;
- expands the Native American Direct Loan program by allowing Native American veterans to refinance other existing mortgage loans on the same property if certain conditions are met;
- requires the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans who die prior to October 1, 2026, in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care);
- temporarily increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans;
- authorizes a program to modernize the electronic health record and other relevant health information technology systems of the VA; and
- addresses various oversight and reporting matters.
Library of Congress summary, May 14, 2024
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2024
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Nov 19, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Nov 18, 2024
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 9 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H6038-6065)Nov 18, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071)Nov 18, 2024
- HouseAt 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.Nov 18, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8371.Nov 18, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6038-6070)Nov 18, 2024
- HouseMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Nov 18, 2024
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMay 14, 2024
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.May 14, 2024
Bill record
Text versions3
- Received in SenateNov 19, 2024PDF: Received in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseNov 18, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2024PDF: Introduced in House
Committees3
- House Armed Services CommitteeReferred To May 14, 2024
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To May 14, 2024
- House Veterans' Affairs CommitteeReferred To May 14, 2024
Sponsor and cosponsors54 cosponsors
- Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6)Sponsor, May 14, 2024
- Brandon Williams (R-NY-22)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Don Bacon (R-NE-2)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Gregory Murphy (R-NC-3)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- James Baird (R-IN-4)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Michelle Steel (R-CA-45)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Mike Bost (R-IL-12)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Mike Carey (R-OH-15)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)OriginalJoined May 14, 2024
- Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14)Joined May 15, 2024
- Mark Amodei (R-NV-2)Joined May 15, 2024
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8)Joined May 21, 2024
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)Joined May 22, 2024
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Joined May 22, 2024
- David Valadao (R-CA-22)Joined May 28, 2024
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7)Joined May 28, 2024
- Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)Joined Jun 18, 2024
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2)Joined Jun 25, 2024
- Austin Scott (R-GA-8)Joined Jun 25, 2024
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)Joined Jun 25, 2024
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5)Joined Jun 25, 2024
- Mike Garcia (R-CA-27)Joined Jun 25, 2024
- Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)Joined Jun 26, 2024
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)Joined Jun 26, 2024
- Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2)Joined Jun 27, 2024
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21)Joined Jun 27, 2024
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Joined Jun 27, 2024
- Sam Graves (R-MO-6)Joined Jun 27, 2024
- Troy Nehls (R-TX-22)Joined Jun 27, 2024
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)Joined Jul 2, 2024
- Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23)Joined Jul 2, 2024
- Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2)Joined Jul 8, 2024
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2)Joined Jul 9, 2024
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-1)Joined Jul 18, 2024
- Robert Wittman (R-VA-1)Joined Jul 18, 2024
- Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)Joined Jul 23, 2024
- Andy Barr (R-KY-6)Joined Jul 24, 2024
- Michael McCaul (R-TX-10)Joined Sep 6, 2024
- Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3)Joined Sep 10, 2024
- Christopher Smith (R-NJ-4)Joined Sep 11, 2024
- David Rouzer (R-NC-7)Joined Sep 16, 2024
- William Timmons (R-SC-4)Joined Sep 18, 2024
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3)Joined Sep 19, 2024
- Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-4)Joined Sep 25, 2024
- Michael Turner (R-OH-10)Joined Oct 4, 2024
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)Joined Nov 12, 2024
- Sanford Bishop (D-GA-2)Joined Nov 13, 2024
- Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)Joined Nov 14, 2024
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11)Joined Nov 18, 2024
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: H.R. 8371, Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement ActNov 21, 2024As passed by the House of Representatives on November 18, 2024
Titles5
Short titles
- Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2024Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
- Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement ActShort Title(s) as Passed House
- EHR Program RESET Act of 2024Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
- Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
Official titles
- To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects66
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAgingArea studies and international educationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLegal fees and court costsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMotor carriersNursingPerformance measurementScience and engineering educationState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTransportation costsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health
Related bills14
- S. 1096 118th, Related bill Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023
- S. 185 118th, Related bill Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act of 2023
- S. 1090 118th, Related bill A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 693 118th, Related bill VACANT Act
- S. 55 118th, Related bill VACANT Act
- H.R. 1169 118th, Related bill VA E-Notification Enhancement Act
- H.R. 1798 118th, Related bill Protect Military Dependents Act
- H.R. 4850 118th, Related bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a retroactive effective date of law regarding charge to entitlement to Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for individuals who do not transfer credits from certain closed or disapproved programs of education.
- H.R. 196 118th, Related bill Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act
- H.R. 3581 118th, Related bill COPE Act
- S. 3911 118th, Related bill Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
- H.R. 3981 118th, Related bill Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
- H.R. 3943 118th, Related bill Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2023
- S. 141 118th, Related bill Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.