H.R. 5377 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2023Mr. Murphy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs 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. 1. Extension of temporary clarification of licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for Department of Veterans Affairs under pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations Section 2002(a)(4) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–315; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended by striking three years and inserting five years. 2. Extension of period of applicability of certain relief for recipients of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance affected by closure or disapproval of educational institution Section 3699(c)(2)(C) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2025. 3. Extension of authorization of appropriations for Department of Veterans Affairs emergency preparedness Section 8117(g) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028. 4. Modification of certain housing loan fees The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 14, 2031 each place it appears and inserting November 15, 2031.