A bill 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.

S. 2795 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2023, sponsored by Jon Tester with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 13, 2023
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Public law: Public Law 118-19

What it does

This act extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. First, the act 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…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 13, 2023
Passed the SenateSep 13, 2023
Passed the HouseSep 26, 2023
Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2023
Became lawOct 6, 2023

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-19. (Oct 6, 2023)

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