US Congress House Bill 1412 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on September 30 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-09-30 - Became Public Law No: 113-37.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes specified appropriations for the period October 1-December 31, 2013, to pay a monthly assistance allowance to a veteran with a disability invited by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team for any month in which the veteran is training or competing in any event sanctioned by the USOC, or who is residing at a USOC, training center. Extends for the same period the authorization for grants to USOC for an integrated adaptive sports program for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Applies the same grant authorization, in the same manner and to the same degree as to the USOC, to: (1) the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, (2) the Guam National Olympic Committee, (3) the Comite Olimpico de Puerto Rico, and (4) appropriate entities representing the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands. Extends through FY2014 a veteran's liability for copayments of $10 for every day the veteran receives hospital care and of $5 for every day he or she receives nursing home care. Extends through FY2014 the right of the United States to recover or collect from a third party reasonable charges for care or services for a non-service-connected disability of a veteran with a service-connected disability who is entitled to care (or payment of the expenses of care) under a health-plan contract. Extends through FY2014 the authority of the Secretary of Labor for homeless veterans reintegration programs, and of the same Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract for referral and counseling services for veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions. Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans. Extends through FY2014 the availability of funds for: (1) financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (2) the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs. Extends through FY2014 specially adapted housing assistance for a disabled veteran whose permanent and total service-connected disability causes difficulty with ambulating. Limits to 30 applications during FY2014 approval of such assistance for any such disabled veterans who served in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001. Extends through FY2014 the authority to calculate, for liquidation purposes, the net value of real property securing a defaulted guaranteed housing or small business loan to a veteran. Amends the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend through FY2014 the pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to veterans receiving regular or intensive mental health services and other intensive health care services in order to obtain child care while receiving such services. (Sec. 3) Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV (Temporary Assistance to Needy families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to revive for a specified 180-day period the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with VA information for comparison with information in the National Directory of New Hires about individuals applying for or receiving needs-based veterans pension benefits, parents' dependency and indemnity compensation, veterans health care services, or compensation based on 100% unemployability. Authorizes for the same 180-day period the authority of the VA Secretary to terminate, deny, suspend, or reduce any of such veterans benefits or services, with respect to an applicant or recipient under age 65, by reason of information obtained from the HHS Secretary, but only if the VA Secretary takes appropriate steps to verify independently information relating to the individual's employment and employment income. (Sec. 4) Makes this Act effective on October 1, 2013, except for the authorization of appropriations for monthly assistance for disabled veterans invited to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team, which shall be effective September 30, 2013. Deems ratified any VA actions undertaken before enactment of this Act under the authorities extended by this Act, if this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013.

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013

Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO]

Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA]

2013-09-27 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments (Y: 402 N: 0 NV: 29 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-05-21 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (Y: 416 N: 0 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-09-30	Senate	Became Public Law No: 113-37.
2013-09-30	Senate	Signed by President.
2013-09-28	Senate	Presented to President.
2013-09-27	Senate	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2013-09-27	Senate	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 491). (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H5888-5889)
2013-09-27	Senate	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5894)
2013-09-27	Senate	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.
2013-09-27	Senate	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1412.
2013-09-27	Senate	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5888-5890)
2013-09-24	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2013-09-23	Senate	Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
2013-09-23	Senate	S.AMDT.1965 Amendment SA 1965 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2013-09-23	Senate	S.AMDT.1964 Amendment SA 1964 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2013-09-23	Senate	S.AMDT.1965 Amendment SA 1965 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Sanders. (consideration: CR S6687; text: CR S6687)To amend the title.
2013-09-23	Senate	S.AMDT.1964 Amendment SA 1964 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Sanders. (consideration: CR S6686-6687; text: CR S6686-6687)In the nature of a substitute.
2013-09-23	Senate	Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6686-6687)
2013-05-22	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2013-05-21	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2013-05-21	House	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR H2813-2814)
2013-05-21	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2830)
2013-05-21	House	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.
2013-05-21	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1412.
2013-05-21	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2813-2815)
2013-05-21	House	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2013-05-17	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
2013-05-17	House	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 113-64.
2013-05-08	House	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2013-05-08	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2013-04-25	House	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2013-04-25	House	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2013-04-10	House	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2013-04-10	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2013-04-09	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SB1216 (Related) 2013-10-30 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1412/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1412/BILLS-113hr1412ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1412/BILLS-113hr1412rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1412/BILLS-113hr1412eh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1412/BILLS-113hr1412eas.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1412/BILLS-113hr1412enr.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013164
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013491