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H.R. 217 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
7 members · Left 1 · Center 3 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE) (Introduced 01/07/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.28 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 7 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/20/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/07/2025)
Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act
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.
119 HR 217 EH: Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 217
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025.
2.Expanding and extending a pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements (a)Expansion (1)In generalSection 2 of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–294; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended, in subsection (a)(1)— (A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking property; and (B)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C)A minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department.. (2)Conforming amendmentsSuch section is further amended— (A)in subsection (b)— (i)in the heading, by striking of property; (ii)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the donation of a property and inserting a donation; (iii)in paragraph (1), by inserting or project after property each place it appears; and (iv)in paragraph (2), by inserting project, after improvements,; (B)in subsection (c)— (i)in paragraph (1)— (I)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking real property and improvements donated under the pilot program and inserting a donation; (II)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (III)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and (IV)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C)the performance of a minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department.; (ii)in paragraph (2)— (I)in subparagraph (A), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation; (II)in subparagraph (B), by inserting maintaining, after altering,; and (III)in subparagraph (C), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation; (C)in subsection (e)(1)— (i)by inserting alter, maintain, after design, both places it appears; (ii)in subparagraph (A)— (I)by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting a donation; and (II)by striking of the real property and improvements; and (iii)in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I), by striking construction and donation of the real property and improvements and inserting donation; and (D)in subsection (g)(1), by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting donations. (b)ExtensionSuch section is further amended, in subsection (i), by striking December 16, 2026 and inserting December 16, 2031. Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
114 HR 217 IH: Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 217IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 7, 2025Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act.2.Making permanent a pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements(a)Permanence(1)In generalSection 2 of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–294, 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended—(A)by striking subsection (i); and(B)by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (i).(2)Conforming amendmentsSuch section is further amended—(A)in the section heading, by striking Pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of and inserting Program to accept; (B)by striking pilot each place it appears;(C)in subsection (a)—(i)in the heading, by striking Pilot; and(ii)by striking paragraph (3); and(D)in subsection (h), by striking until the termination date set forth in subsection (i).(b)TransferSection 2 of such Act, as amended by subsection (a), is transferred to subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, inserted after section 8104, and redesignated as section 8104A.(c)Conforming amendments(1)Typeface and styleSection 8104A of such title, as added by this section, is amended—(A)in subsection (a)(1)—(i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and inserting of this title, the Secretary; and(ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking of Veterans Affairs; (B)in subsection (c)(1)(B)(i), by striking of Veterans Affairs;(C)in the enumerator, by striking Sec. and inserting §; and(D)in the section heading—(i)by striking the period at the end; and(ii)by conforming the typeface and typestyle, including capitalization, to the typeface and typestyle used in the section heading of section 8104 of such title.(2)Table of sectionsThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting, after the item relating to section 8104, the following new section:8104A. Program to accept donated facilities and related improvements.(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall take effect on December 16, 2026.
114 HR 217 : Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 217IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 20, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025.2.Expanding and extending a pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements(a)Expansion(1)In generalSection 2 of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–294; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended, in subsection (a)(1)—(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking property; and(B)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)A minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department..(2)Conforming amendmentsSuch section is further amended—(A)in subsection (b)—(i)in the heading, by striking of property;(ii)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the donation of a property and inserting a donation; (iii)in paragraph (1), by inserting or project after property each place it appears; and(iv)in paragraph (2), by inserting project, after improvements,;(B)in subsection (c)—(i)in paragraph (1)—(I)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking real property and improvements donated under the pilot program and inserting a donation; (II)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon;(III)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and(IV)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)the performance of a minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department.;(ii)in paragraph (2)—(I)in subparagraph (A), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation;(II)in subparagraph (B), by inserting maintaining, after altering,; and(III)in subparagraph (C), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation;(C)in subsection (e)(1)—(i)by inserting alter, maintain, after design, both places it appears;(ii)in subparagraph (A)—(I)by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting a donation; and(II)by striking of the real property and improvements; and(iii)in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I), by striking construction and donation of the real property and improvements and inserting donation; and(D)in subsection (g)(1), by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting donations.(b)ExtensionSuch section is further amended, in subsection (i), by striking December 16, 2026 and inserting December 16, 2031.Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
114 HR 217 RH: Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 70119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 217[Report No. 119–97]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 7, 2025Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsMay 17, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Thanedar, and Mr. VindmanMay 17, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 7, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025.2.Expanding and extending a pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements(a)Expansion(1)In generalSection 2 of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–294; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note) is amended, in subsection (a)(1)—(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking property; and(B)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)A minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department..(2)Conforming amendmentsSuch section is further amended—(A)in subsection (b)—(i)in the heading, by striking of property;(ii)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the donation of a property and inserting a donation; (iii)in paragraph (1), by inserting or project after property each place it appears; and(iv)in paragraph (2), by inserting project, after improvements,;(B)in subsection (c)—(i)in paragraph (1)—(I)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking real property and improvements donated under the pilot program and inserting a donation; (II)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon;(III)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and(IV)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)the performance of a minor construction, or nonrecurring maintenance, project of the Department.;(ii)in paragraph (2)—(I)in subparagraph (A), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation;(II)in subparagraph (B), by inserting maintaining, after altering,; and(III)in subparagraph (C), by striking construction of the facility and inserting donation;(C)in subsection (e)(1)—(i)by inserting alter, maintain, after design, both places it appears;(ii)in subparagraph (A)—(I)by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting a donation; and(II)by striking of the real property and improvements; and(iii)in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I), by striking construction and donation of the real property and improvements and inserting donation; and(D)in subsection (g)(1), by striking real property and improvements donated and inserting donations.(b)ExtensionSuch section is further amended, in subsection (i), by striking December 16, 2026 and inserting December 16, 2031.May 17, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/07/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 02/11/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97. |
| 05/17/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-97. |
| 05/17/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70. |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217. |
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/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) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2121-2122) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/20/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | CHIP IN for Veterans Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/20/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/17/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/06/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 01/07/2025 Referred To |
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