Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008

Summary

Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified major medical facility projects and leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for FY2009. Revises amounts of certain previously-authorized projects. Requires reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on VA facilities administration and outpatient clinics. Extends for specified periods, or makes permanent, certain VA programs and activities, including: (1) recovery audit authority; (2) health care for veterans who participated in certain chemical and biological tests conducted by the Department of Defense (DOD); (3) third-party insurance provider collection authority; (4) required nursing home care for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities; (5) income verification for benefits eligibility purposes; (6) research corporations; (7) veterans' home loan guaranty programs; (8) specified committee reports and committee duration; and (9) a temporary increase in the maximum guaranty amount for certain housing loans guaranteed by the VA. Increases: (1) the number of veterans authorized to participate in the independent living program; and (2) the maximum percentage of home loan value authorized to be guaranteed by the VA upon refinancing.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 12 September 2008

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 12 September 2008

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 11 September 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 11 September 2008

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 11 September 2008

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 September 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 September 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 September 2008

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