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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3527

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.

Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

Current Status of Bill S 3527

Bill S 3527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 19, 2022. Bill S 3527 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 19, 2022.  Bill S 3527's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-137. as of June 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3527

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3527

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government buildings, facilities, and property

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3527

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.

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