H.R. 4285 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
H.R. 4285 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Sep 11, 2019, sponsored by Anthony Brindisi with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 11, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-61
What it does
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Anthony Brindisi (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 11, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 18, 2019
- Passed the SenateSep 23, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2019
- Became lawSep 30, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-61. (Sep 30, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 18, 2019 · Passed417–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities ActHouse · Sep 18, 2019
More bills from Anthony Brindisi in the 116th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 49: A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as…
- S. 252: A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the…
- S. 863: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the…
- H.R. 299: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
- S. 504: LEGION Act
- H.R. 2196: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse…
- H.R. 1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
- H.R. 2334: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa…
- S. 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
- H.R. 2333: Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4285 (116th Congress): Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-4285/department-of-veterans-affairs-expiring-authorities-act-of-2019 (accessed 2026-10-17).