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Prohibiting VA Funds for Southern Border Emergency Aid

This act aims to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from using its funds for emergency assistance at the southern U.S. border, specifically if such assistance results from the repeal of certain public health orders. This means that money allocated for veterans' services cannot be diverted to manage border situations caused by changes in public health policies regarding entry into the country.
Key points
Department of Veterans Affairs funds cannot be used for southern border emergency assistance directly resulting from the repeal of specific public health orders.
The prohibition applies to particular public health orders from 2021 and 2022 concerning the entry of individuals from countries with communicable diseases.
The act does not prevent the VA from providing other types of emergency assistance at the southern border not related to the repeal of these public health orders.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7637
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans First Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7637.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Department of Veterans Affairs funds cannot be used for southern border emergency assistance directly resulting from the repeal of specific public health orders.
  • The prohibition applies to particular public health orders from 2021 and 2022 concerning the entry of individuals from countries with communicable diseases.
  • The act does not prevent the VA from providing other types of emergency assistance at the southern border not related to the repeal of these public health orders.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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