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Extending Key VA Programs: Healthcare, Housing, and Support for Veterans.

This Act extends most Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities until September 30, 2025, ensuring the continuity of essential services like healthcare, support for homeless veterans, and burial benefits. This means veterans will maintain access to specialized care, rehabilitation programs (including animal therapy), and housing assistance without interruption. The bill also adjusts VA housing loan fee deadlines and increases funding for Paralympic sports programs.
Key points
Healthcare Continuity: Extends hospital care, nursing home care, rural access networks, and complementary mental health pilot programs until September 2025.
Homelessness and Disability Support: Extends funding for grants assisting homeless women veterans, specially adapted housing assistance, and treatment for seriously mentally ill veterans.
Burial Benefits Extended: Ensures the continued entitlement to memorial headstones, markers, and the right to bury certain spouses and children in national cemeteries until September 2025.
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Print number: 118_HR_9742
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2024-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9742.

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 2024-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare Continuity: Extends hospital care, nursing home care, rural access networks, and complementary mental health pilot programs until September 2025.
  • Homelessness and Disability Support: Extends funding for grants assisting homeless women veterans, specially adapted housing assistance, and treatment for seriously mentally ill veterans.
  • Burial Benefits Extended: Ensures the continued entitlement to memorial headstones, markers, and the right to bury certain spouses and children in national cemeteries until September 2025.
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. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13].

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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