Bills · HR 217
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 217Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCharitable contributions
CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 7· LAST ACTION MAY 20
READING
3MIN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it impacts how the Department of Veterans Affairs can acquire and maintain facilities crucial for veterans' care. If this bill becomes law, communities can more easily contribute to projects like minor renovations or essential maintenance at VA facilities, potentially reducing the burden on federal funding and speeding up improvements. Without this bill, the existing program would expire in 2026, and the VA would lose the flexibility to accept donations for construction or maintenance projects, which could slow down necessary upgrades and rely solely on the federal budget, potentially delaying services or improvements for veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the types of donations the VA can accept under the program to include minor construction projects or nonrecurring maintenance projects.
This allows communities to contribute to a wider range of facility needs, beyond just land or existing structures.
PROVISION 02
Extends the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans (CHIP IN for Veterans) pilot program until December 16, 2031.
This ensures the program continues for an additional five years, allowing more time for communities to partner with the VA on facility improvements.
PROVISION 03
Amends existing law to reflect that the VA can now accept 'a donation' broadly, rather than being limited to the 'donation of a property'.
These technical changes align the legal language with the expanded scope of what the VA can receive from donors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Nebraska
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
51
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 4 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSMAY 20
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
MAY 19
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAY 19
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2121-2123)
MAY 19
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 217.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 217
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 7, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2025
House BillHR 217Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCharitable contributions
CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
