Bill Activity

Bill Enacted

This bill was enacted into law on 2019-09-30

Contributions

Individuals

There were no contributions to this bill.

You must be logged in to contribute

Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019

This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines.

The bill extends through FY2021 the authority to fund financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

S2484-116, S2489-116,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Sep. 30 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-61. Signed by President. Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Sep. 30 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-61. Signed by President.

Floor
Sep. 23 2019	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5632)
Sep. 18 2019	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535).(text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730)

IntroReferral
Sep. 11 2019	Introduced in House

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Sep. 30 2019	Presented to President.
Sep. 18 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR 9/17/2019 H7729-7730) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7767-7768)
Sep. 17 2019	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. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7729-7732) Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

IntroReferral
Sep. 11 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Senate Actions

Floor
Sep. 24 2019	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep. 23 2019	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)