This bill makes permanent, starting December 16, 2026, the pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may accept donations of property or facilities from certain nonfederal entities (e.g., state authorities or private entities). The bill also removes the limit on the number of donations that the VA may accept under the program.
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Introduced
Passed House
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5Became Law
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History
2025
May 20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Latest
May 19Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)
May 19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.
May 19Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122)Passed House
May 19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97.
May 17Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
May 6Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 11Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 7Introduced in House
Jan 7Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Introduced