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VA Extenders Act: Continuing Veteran Health, Housing, and Burial Benefits until 2025.

This Act extends the deadlines for most critical veteran support programs until September 30, 2025, ensuring the continuity of healthcare, housing assistance for disabled and homeless veterans, and memorial benefits. It guarantees that veterans will maintain access to specialized therapeutic programs, nursing home care, and grants aimed at combating homelessness. The bill also modifies funding and oversight for the Paralympic and Olympic sports program for disabled veterans.
Key points
Key VA healthcare and support programs, including nursing home care requirements and complementary health pilot programs (like animal therapy), are extended until September 30, 2025.
Funding and authority for programs addressing veteran homelessness, such as grants for supportive services for low-income families and assistance for specially adapted housing, are continued.
The Paralympic and Olympic sports program for disabled veterans receives increased authorized funding ($2.5 million annually) and shifts administrative oversight to the Veterans Health Administration.
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Print number: 118_HR_9712
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Extenders Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9712.

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 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Key VA healthcare and support programs, including nursing home care requirements and complementary health pilot programs (like animal therapy), are extended until September 30, 2025.
  • Funding and authority for programs addressing veteran homelessness, such as grants for supportive services for low-income families and assistance for specially adapted housing, are continued.
  • The Paralympic and Olympic sports program for disabled veterans receives increased authorized funding ($2.5 million annually) and shifts administrative oversight to the Veterans Health Administration.
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. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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