H.R. 6375 (112th): VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012

Introduced:
Sep 11, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL1]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 112-191.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on October 5, 2012.

Progress
Introduced Sep 11, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 11, 2012
Passed House Sep 19, 2012
Passed Senate Sep 22, 2012
Signed by the President Oct 05, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Budget

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 01, 2012.
4 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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10/5/2012.
Title I - Construction Authorizations
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2013 at VA medical centers in: (1) Seattle, Washington; (2) Dallas, Texas; and (3) Miami, Florida. Authorizes appropriations for such projects. Provides project funding limitations.
Title II - Extensions of Certain Expiring Authorities
Extends through FY2013 VA default procedures with respect to guaranteed loans to veterans.
Extends through 2013 VA authority:
(1) to operate a regional office in the Republic of the Philippines;
(2) to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and related services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans;
(3) to provide expanded services and housing assistance to homeless veterans;
(4) for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; and
(5) to use contract physicians to perform VA medical disability examinations.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Summary

H.R. 6375 would extend certain expiring provisions and authorizes a number of Department of Veterans Affairs construction projects.  Specifically, the bill would authorize the construction of major medical facilities in Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX, and Miami, FL.  The bill would also authorize appropriations for such facilities for fiscal year 2013.

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