S. 3527 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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.
S. 3527 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 19, 2022, sponsored by Jon Tester with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 19, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-137
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2022
- Passed the SenateFeb 3, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-137. (Jun 7, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 17, 2022 · Passed412–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 2687: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
- S. 4458: Ensuring the Best Schools for Veterans Act of 2022
- S. 4949: National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022
- S. 344: Major Richard Star Act
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 335: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense…
- H.R. 1276: Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse…
- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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