H.R. 3562 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.R. 3562115th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits.

The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) beginning on October 1, 2019, submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority.

The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

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Legislative Actions

2017-11-06
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2017-11-06
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8502-8504)
2017-11-06
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3562.
2017-11-06
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2017-11-06
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8509)
2017-11-06
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607).(text: CR H8502-8503)
Roll Call #607 (House)
2017-11-06
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607). (text: CR H8502-8503)
Roll Call #607 (House)
2017-11-06
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2017-11-07
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2018-05-16
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2732)
2018-05-16
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2732)
2018-05-16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2018-05-16
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2018-05-17
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2018-05-21
Presented to President.
2018-05-21
Presented to President.
2018-06-01
Signed by President.
2018-06-01
Signed by President.
2018-06-01
Became Public Law No: 115-177.
2018-06-01
Became Public Law No: 115-177.

Enacted as Public Law 115-177

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