VA Supply Chain IT System Authorization and Housing Loan Fee Extension.
This Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to acquire or develop a new information technology system for managing medical inventory, aiming to improve the availability of supplies in VA facilities. $50 million is authorized for this purpose. Furthermore, the Act extends the deadline for the current VA housing loan fees by over a month, moving it from November 15, 2031, to December 17, 2031.
Key points
Healthcare Improvement: VA is authorized to implement a new IT system for managing medical inventory (supplies and equipment), intended to ensure better and faster availability of necessary medical materials for veterans.
Funding: $50 million is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the implementation of the new supply chain management system.
Housing Loans: The expiration date for VA housing loan fees is extended to December 17, 2031, affecting the long-term financing structure of the program.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2499
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-06