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<meta><dc:title>113 HR 1412 ENR: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for other purposes.</dc:title>
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<preface><dc:type>H. R.</dc:type><docNumber>1412</docNumber>

<congress style="-uslm-lc:I665502" value="113">One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America</congress><session style="-uslm-lc:I665503" value="1">A T T  H  E F  I  R  S  T S  E  S  S  I  O  N</session>
<enrolledDateline style="-uslm-lc:I665504">Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen</enrolledDateline>
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<docTitle class="centered fontsize18" style="-uslm-lc:I665505">An Act</docTitle>
<officialTitle class="centered fontsize8" style="-uslm-lc:I665511">To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for other purposes.<?GPOvSpace 08?></officialTitle>
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<enactingFormula style="-uslm-lc:I650120">  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,</enactingFormula>
<section id="d168815e62" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s1" style="-uslm-lc:I650146"><num value="1">SECTION 1. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120">  This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013</shortTitle>”.</content></section>
<section id="d168815e72" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2" style="-uslm-lc:I650141"><num value="2">SEC. 2. </num><heading>EXTENSIONS OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES AFFECTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e76" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority To Provide Monthly Assistance Allowance to Veterans With Disability Invited by United States Olympic Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e83" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s322/d/4">Section 322(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and $500,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>2013</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e100" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical correction</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 322 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Paralympics, Inc.,</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Olympic Committee</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e118" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority To Provide Assistance for United States Olympic Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e125" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 521A of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e137" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (g), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and $2,000,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>2013</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e145" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (l), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary may only provide assistance under this section during fiscal years 2010 through 2013.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary may not provide assistance under this section after December 31, 2013.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e156" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical correction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e164" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>except in subsection (d)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Paralympics, Inc.,</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Olympic Committee</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e175" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Paralympics, Inc.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Olympic Committee</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e186" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Commonwealths and Territories of United States</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of this section and section 322 of this title shall apply with respect to the following in the same manner and to the same degree as the United States Olympic Committee:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The American Samoa National Olympic Committee.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Guam National Olympic Committee.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Such entities as the Secretary considers appropriate to represent the interests of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands under this section and section 322 of this title.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e220" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 521A and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><?GPOvSpace 04?>
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<designator>“521A. </designator>
<label>Assistance for United States Olympic Committee.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label>
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</quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e251" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority for Collection of Copayments for Hospital Care and Nursing Home Care</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1710(f)(2)(B) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2014</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e269" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority for Recovery From Third Parties of Cost of Care and Services Furnished to Veterans With Health-plan Contracts for Non-service-connected Disability</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1729(a)(2)(E) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2014</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e287" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/e" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions of Authorities Affecting Homeless Veterans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e294" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/e/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless veterans reintegration programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2014</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e312" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/e/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Referral and counseling services: veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2023(d) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e324" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to enter into a contract</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>to provide</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph><subparagraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e332" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2014</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e343" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/f" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Previously Fully-funded Authorities Affecting Homeless Veterans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e350" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/f/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive service programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2013 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (6) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>$250,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 and each subsequent fiscal year.”</content></paragraph></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e378" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/f/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal year 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e396" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/f/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant program for homeless veterans with special needs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2061(d)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2014</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e414" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Temporary Expansion of Eligibility for Specially Adapted Housing Assistance for Certain Veterans With Disabilities Causing Difficulty With Ambulating</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2101(a)(4) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e426" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary’s</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary’s</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e437" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2014</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e448" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In fiscal year 2014, the Secretary may not approve more than 30 applications for assistance under paragraph (1) for disabled veterans described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii).”</content></subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e462" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority To Calculate Net Value of Real Property Securing Defaulted Loan for Purposes of Liquidation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3732(c)(11) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2013</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2014</quotedText>”.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e480" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Pilot Program on Assistance for Child Care for Certain Veterans Receiving Health Care</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 205 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/163">Public Law 111–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">38 U.S.C. 1710 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e498" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2-year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3-year</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e509" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s2/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and 2011</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and 2014</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section>
<section id="d168815e521" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s3" style="-uslm-lc:I650141"><num value="3">SEC. 3. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF USE OF NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES FOR INCOME VERIFICATION PURPOSES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS BENEFITS.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e525" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s3/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Health and Human Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 453(j)(11) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s653/j/11">42 U.S.C. 653(j)(11)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (G) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraph (G):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650124"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority under this paragraph shall be in effect as follows:</chapeau><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011.</content></clause><clause class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650126"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date.”</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e564" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s3/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5317A">Section 5317A of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority under this section shall be in effect as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>During the period beginning on December 26, 2007, and ending on November 18, 2011.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indentUp1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I650122"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 and ending 180 days after that date.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent>.</content></subsection></section>
<section id="d168815e604" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s4" style="-uslm-lc:I650141"><num value="4">SEC. 4. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE AND RATIFICATION.</heading><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e608" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s4/a" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This Act shall take effect on October 1, 2013, except that Section 2 (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2013.</content></subsection><subsection class="indentUp0 firstIndent1 fontsize10" id="d168815e616" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s4/b" style="-uslm-lc:I650120"><num style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ratification</inline>.—</heading><content>If this Act is not enacted on or before September 30, 2013, any actions undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the authorities extended by this Act during the period beginning on such date and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deemed ratified.</content></subsection></section>
<section id="d168815e625" identifier="/us/bill/113/hr/1412/s5" style="-uslm-lc:I650141"><num value="5">SEC. 5. </num><heading>SCORING OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I650120">  The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.</content></section>
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<signature><role style="-uslm-lc:I650114">Speaker of the House of Representatives.</role></signature>
<signature><role style="-uslm-lc:I650114">Vice President of the United States and  President of the Senate.</role></signature>
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