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38 U.S.C. 8111: Sharing of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care resources

Created in 1979 by Public Law 96-22. Changed by 19 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it; 1 new law this Congress changed it.

7 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 10 U.S.C. 1104, 10 U.S.C. 2641, 38 U.S.C. 320, 38 U.S.C. 1729A, 38 U.S.C. 7327.

1 part of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Department of Veterans Affairs (1).

This Congress

  • H.R. 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 · became law · changed (d)
  • S. 4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 · reported by committee · would change (d)

How it got here

2022

  • Pub. L. 117–180 substituted "September 30, 2026" for "September 30, 2023". (Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023) Law text · (d)

2019

  • Pub. L. 116–92 substituted "September 30, 2023" for "September 30, 2020". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) Law text · (d)

2015

  • Pub. L. 114–92, which directed substitution of "September 30, 2020" for "September 30, 2015", was executed by making the substitution for "September 30, 2016" to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 114–58. See below. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 114–58 substituted "September 30, 2016" for "September 30, 2015". (Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015) Law text · (d)

2009

  • Pub. L. 111–84 substituted "September 30, 2015" for "September 30, 2010". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010) Law text · (d)

2006

  • Pub. L. 109–461, §1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as… (Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006) Law text
  • Pub. L. 109–461, §1004(a)(6), substituted "into the strategic plan of each Department under section 306 of title 5 and the performance plan of each Department under section 1115 of title 31" for "into the strategic and performance plan of each Department under the Government Perform… (Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006) Law text · (b)
  • Pub. L. 109–444, §8(a)(6), which substituted "into the strategic plan of each Department under section 306 of title 5 and the performance plan of each Department under section 1115 of title 31" for "into the strategic and performance plan of each Department under the Government Performance and Resu… Law text · (b)
  • Pub. L. 109–163, §1056(g), inserted "of 1993" after "Government Performance and Results Act". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Law text · (b)
  • Pub. L. 109–461, §1004(a)(7)(A), struck out "effective October 1, 2003," after "the incentive program,". (Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 109–444, §8(a)(7)(A), which struck out "effective October 1, 2003," after "the incentive program,", was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, §1006(b). See Amendment notes above. Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 109–364 substituted "September 30, 2010" for "September 30, 2007". (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 109–163, §747(a), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which provided for an annual review and report by the Comptroller General of the implementation and effectiveness of the incentives program under this subsection. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 109–163, §747(a)(2), redesignated par. (4) as (3). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 109–461, §1004(a)(7)(B), struck out "shall be implemented no later than October 1, 2003, and" after "Such schedule" in second sentence and ", following implementation of the schedule," after "The two Secretaries" in third sentence. (Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006) Law text · (e)
  • Pub. L. 109–444, §8(a)(7)(B), which struck out "shall be implemented no later than October 1, 2003, and" after "Such schedule" in second sentence and ", following implementation of the schedule," after "The two Secretaries" in third sentence, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, §1006(b). See Amendme… Law text · (e)

2004

  • Pub. L. 108–422 inserted "and shall be available for any purpose authorized by this section" before period at end. (Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004) Law text · (d)

2003

  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(b)(2)(A), substituted "the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee under section 320 of this title" for "the interagency committee provided for under subsection (c)". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (b)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(b)(1), struck out subsec. (c) which related to establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Health Executive Committee. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (c)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(b)(2)(B), substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee" for "Committee established in subsection (c)". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (d)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(b)(2)(C), substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee with respect to health care resources" for "Committee under subsection (c)(2)" in introductory provisions. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (e)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(b)(2)(D), added subpars. (B) and (C) and struck out former subpars. (B) and (C) which read as follows: (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (f), (C)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §583(c), inserted "(Public Law 107–314)" after "for Fiscal Year 2003". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (f), (4), (B), (5)

2002

  • Pub. L. 107–314 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text related to agreements and contracts for mutual use or exchange of use of hospital and domiciliary facilities and other resources by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary o… (Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003) Law text
  • Pub. L. 107–135, §208(e)(6)(A), inserted "services under sections 1782 and 1783 of this title" after "of this title,". (Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001) Law text · (g)
  • Pub. L. 107–135, §208(e)(6)(B), substituted "section 1782, 1783, or 1784" for "section 1711(b) or 1713". (Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001) Law text · (g)

1994

  • Pub. L. 103–446, §1201(g)(8)(A), in concluding provisions, substituted "During odd-numbered fiscal years" for "During fiscal years 1982 and 1983" and "During even-numbered fiscal years" for "During fiscal year 1984" and struck out after third sentence "Thereafter, the chairmanship o… · (b)
  • Pub. L. 103–446, §1201(g)(8)(B), substituted "At such times as" for "Within nine months of the date of the enactment of this subsection and at such times thereafter as". · (b)
  • Pub. L. 103–446, §1201(i)(10), inserted "of Defense" after second reference to "Secretary". · (f)

1992

  • Pub. L. 102–405 substituted "Under Secretary for Health" for "Chief Medical Director" wherever appearing. · (b), (d), (e)

1991

  • Pub. L. 102–40, §402(b)(1), renumbered section 5011 of this title as this section.
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Sharing of Department" for "Sharing of Veterans' Administration" in section catchline.
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in two places. · (a)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" in two places. · (a)
  • Pub. L. 102–40, §402(d)(1), substituted "8110(a)(1)" for "5010(a)(1)". · (a)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in par. (4). · (b)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" wherever appearing in pars. (1) and (2)(A). · (b)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator". · (c)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration". · (c)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator" in introductory provisions and in par. (6). · (f)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §5(c)(1), substituted "1701" for "601" in par. (4) and "1711(b) or 1713" for "611(b) or 613" in par. (5). · (g)
  • Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration" wherever appearing. · (g)

1983

  • Pub. L. 97–452 substituted "section 1105 of title 31" for "section 201(a) of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (31 U.S.C. 11(a))". · (f)

1982

  • Pub. L. 97–174, §3(b)(1), substituted "Sharing of Veterans' Administration and Department of Defense health-care resources" for "Use of Armed Forces facilities" in section catchline.
  • Pub. L. 97–174, §3(a)(1), (2), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and substituted "material, and other resources as may be needed to operate such facilities properly, except that the Administrator may not enter into an agreement that would result (1) in a permanent reduction… · (a)
  • Pub. L. 97–174, §3(a)(3), added subsecs. (b) to (g). · (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)

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