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To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5377

This bill extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits.

First, the bill extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations.

Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the bill, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025.

The bill extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies.

The bill also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5377

Bill HR 5377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2023. Bill HR 5377 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2023.  Bill HR 5377's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of September 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5377

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5377

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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