§ 3702. Basic entitlement

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1958

   Pub. L. 85–857 · 72 Stat. 1105

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702

   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1203, § 1802

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1203, § 1802

2. 1959

   Pub. L. 86–73 § 1 · 73 Stat. 156

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)(3)

   Pub. L. 86–73 added cl. (3)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 86–73 added cl. (3).

3. 1961

   Pub. L. 87–84 § 1(b) · 75 Stat. 201

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

   Pub. L. 87–84 substituted in last sentence “by a World War II veteran at any time before July 26, 1967, and by a Korean conflict veteran at any time before February 1, 1975” for “at any time before February 1, 1965”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87–84 substituted in last sentence “by a World War II veteran at any time before July 26, 1967, and by a Korean conflict veteran at any time before February 1, 1975” for “at any time before February 1, 1965”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by deleting “June 30, 1962” in the second sentence and substituting therefor “June 30, 1961”;

4. 1967

   Pub. L. 90–19 § 25(1) · 81 Stat. 17

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)

   Pub. L. 90–19 substituted “mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and designated by him” for “Federal Housing Administration approved mortgagee designated by the Federal Housing Commissioner”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 90–19 substituted “mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and designated by him” for “Federal Housing Administration approved mortgagee designated by the Federal Housing Commissioner”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “Federal Housing Administration approved mortgagee designated by the Federal Housing Commissioner” in section 72 Stat. 1203; 73 Stat. 156. 1802(d) and inserting in lieu thereof “mortgagee approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and designated by him”; and

5. 1967

   Veterans’ Pension and Readjustment Assistance Act of 1967

   Pub. L. 90–77 title IV § 403(a) · 81 Stat. 178

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

   Pub. L. 90–77 extended loan program for certain World War II veterans from July 26, 1967 to July 26, 1970

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 90–77 extended loan program for certain World War II veterans from July 26, 1967 to July 26, 1970.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) The second sentence of section 1802(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “July 26, 1967” and inserting in lieu thereof “July 26, 1970”.

6. 1970

   Veterans’ Housing Act of 197

   Pub. L. 91–506 § 2(a) · 84 Stat. 1108

   Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

   Pub. L. 91–506 struck out loan eligibility expiration dates for World War II and Korean conflict veterans

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–506 struck out loan eligibility expiration dates for World War II and Korean conflict veterans.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 1802(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out the last sentence thereof.

7. 1970

   Pub. L. 91–584 § 5(b) · 84 Stat. 1575

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(g)

   Pub. L. 91–584 added subsec. (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 91–584 added subsec. (g).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 1802 of such title is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection as follows: “(g) A veteran’s entitlement under this chapter shall not be reduced by any entitlement used by his wife which was based upon the provisions Supra. Educational assistance allowances. 80 Stat. 17. of paragraph (3) of section 1801(a) of this title.”

8. 1974

   Pub. L. 93–569 § 2(a) · 88 Stat. 1863

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

   Pub. L. 93–569, § 2(a), expanded provisions so as to permit restoration of a veteran’s entitlement to a guaranteed, insured, or direct loan provided any prior loan has been paid in full, and the property has been disposed of by the veteran, or any immediate veteran-transferee has agreed to the use of his veteran’s entitlement

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–569, § 2(a), expanded provisions so as to permit restoration of a veteran’s entitlement to a guaranteed, insured, or direct loan provided any prior loan has been paid in full, and the property has been disposed of by the veteran, or any immediate veteran-transferee has agreed to the use of his veteran’s entitlement.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 1802(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(b) In computing the aggregate amount of guaranty or insurance Basic entitlement. entitlement available to a veteran under this chapter, the Administrator may exclude the amount of guaranty or insurance entitlement used for any guaranteed, insured, or direct loan, if— “(1) the property which secured the loan has been disposed of by the veteran or has been destroyed by fire or other natural hazard; and “(2) the loan has been repaid in full, or the Administrator has been released from liability as to the loan, or if the Administrator has suffered a loss on such loan, the loss has been paid in full; or “(3) an immediate veteran-transferee has agreed to assume the outstanding balance on the loan and consented to the use of his entitlement, to the extent that the entitlement of the veteran-transferor had been used originally, in place of the veteran-transferor’s for the guaranteed, insured, or direct loan, and the veteran-transferee otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter. The Administrator may, in any case involving circumstances he deems Waiver of conditions. appropriate, waive one or more of the conditions prescribed in clauses (1) and (2) above.”.

9. 1974

   Pub. L. 93–569 § 2(b) · 88 Stat. 1863

   1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)(3)

      Pub. L. 93–569, § 2(b), substituted provisions relating to any lender approved by Administrator pursuant to standards established by him, for provisions relating to approval of mortgagees by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

   2. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)(3)

      Pub. L. 93–569, § 2(b), designated by him as certified agent

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 93–569, § 2(b), substituted provisions relating to any lender approved by Administrator pursuant to standards established by him, for provisions relating to approval of mortgagees by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and designated by him as certified agent.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Clause (3) of section 1802(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(3) by any lender approved by the Administrator pursuant to standards established by him.”.

10. 1976

    Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–324 § 7(3) · 90 Stat. 720

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(3), substituted “the Administrator deems” for “he deems”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(3), substituted “the veteran-transferee’s entitlement” for “his entitlement”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(3), substituted “the Administrator deems” for “he deems” and “the veteran-transferee’s entitlement” for “his entitlement”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out in section 1802(b), including clause (3), “he” and “his” and inserting in lieu thereof “the Administrator” and “the, veteran-transferee’s”, respectively;

11. 1976

    Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–324 § 7(4) · 90 Stat. 720

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(c)

    Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(4), substituted “The Administrator” for “He”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(4), substituted “The Administrator” for “He”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out in subsections (c) and (d) of section 1802 “He”, “him”, and “he” whenever they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “The Administrator”, “the Administrator”, and “the Administrator”, respectively;

12. 1976

    Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–324 § 7(4) · 90 Stat. 720

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)

    Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(4), substituted “the Administrator” for “him” and “he”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(4), substituted “the Administrator” for “him” and “he”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out in subsections (c) and (d) of section 1802 “He”, “him”, and “he” whenever they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “The Administrator”, “the Administrator”, and “the Administrator”, respectively;

13. 1976

    Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–324 § 7(5) · 90 Stat. 720

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(e)

    Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(5), substituted “the Administrator” for “him” in first sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(5), substituted “the Administrator” for “him” in first sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out in subsections (e) and (g) of section 1802 “him” and “his wife” wherever they appeal’ and inserting in lieu thereof “the Administrator” and “the veteran’s spouse”, respectively;

14. 1976

    Veterans Housing Amendments Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–324 § 7(5) · 90 Stat. 720

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(g)

    Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(5), substituted “the veteran’s spouse” for “his wife”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 94–324, § 7(5), substituted “the veteran’s spouse” for “his wife”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out in subsections (e) and (g) of section 1802 “him” and “his wife” wherever they appeal’ and inserting in lieu thereof “the Administrator” and “the veteran’s spouse”, respectively;

15. 1978

    Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–476 § 102(a) · 92 Stat. 1497

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)

    Pub. L. 95–476, § 102(a), inserted provisions entitling Vietnam era veterans to the benefits of this chapter and including such veterans in the cancellation of unused entitlement derived from earlier service and the reduction of current entitlement provisions of this subsection

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–476, § 102(a), inserted provisions entitling Vietnam era veterans to the benefits of this chapter and including such veterans in the cancellation of unused entitlement derived from earlier service and the reduction of current entitlement provisions of this subsection.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Subsection (a) of section 1802 is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking out “World War II or the Korean conflict” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era”; and (2) in the second sentence, by striking out “Entitlement” and all that follows through “World War II, has” and inserting in lieu thereof “In the case of any veteran who served on active duty during two or more of the periods specified in the preceding sentence, or in section 1818 of this title, for which eligibility for the 38 USC 1818. benefits under this chapter may be granted, entitlement derived from service during the most recent such period (1) shall cancel any unused entitlement derived from service during any earlier such period, and (2) shall be reduced by the amount by which entitlement from service during any earlier such period has”.

16. 1978

    Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–476 § 102(b) · 92 Stat. 1497

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 95–476, § 102(b), redesignated cl. (1) as (1)(A), cl. (2) as (B), cl. (3) as (2)

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 95–476, § 102(b), struck out reference to cl. (2) in provision authorizing the Administrator to waive certain conditions prescribed in this subsection

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–476, § 102(b), redesignated cl. (1) as (1)(A), cl. (2) as (B), cl. (3) as (2), and struck out reference to cl. (2) in provision authorizing the Administrator to waive certain conditions prescribed in this subsection.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting “(A)” after “(1)”, redesignating clause (2) as subclause (B), and redesignating clause (3) as clause (2); and (2) in the second sentence, by striking out “clauses (1) and (2) above” and inserting in lieu thereof “clause (1) of the preceding sentence”.

17. 1981

    Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–72 § 303(b)(1) · 95 Stat. 1047

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)

       Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(1), (2), substituted “the housing loan benefits” for “the benefits”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)

       Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(1), (2), substituted “insured housing loan” for “insured loan”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(1), (2), substituted “the housing loan benefits” for “the benefits” in two places and “insured housing loan” for “insured loan”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by inserting “housing loan” in subsection (a) before “benefits” both places it appears;

18. 1981

    Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–72 § 303(b)(3) · 95 Stat. 1047

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

    Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(3), substituted “insurance housing loan entitlement” for “insurance entitlement” in two places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(3), substituted “insurance housing loan entitlement” for “insurance entitlement” in two places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by inserting “housing loan” in subsection (b) after “insurance” both places it appears;

19. 1981

    Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–72 § 303(b)(4) · 95 Stat. 1047

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)

       Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(4), (5), substituted “Housing loans will be automatically guaranteed” for “Loans will be automatically guaranteed”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(d)

       Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(4), (5), substituted “Any housing loan proposed” for “Any loan proposed”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(4), (5), substituted “Housing loans will be automatically guaranteed” for “Loans will be automatically guaranteed” and “Any housing loan proposed” for “Any loan proposed”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “Loans” in the first sentence of subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “Housing loans”;

20. 1981

    Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–72 § 303(b)(6) · 95 Stat. 1047

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(e)

    Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(6), substituted “require housing loans” for “require loans”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(6), substituted “require housing loans” for “require loans”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by inserting “housing” in subsection (e) after “require”; and

21. 1981

    Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–72 § 303(b)(7) · 95 Stat. 1047

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(f)

    Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(7), substituted “Any housing loan at least” for “Any loan at least”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–72, § 303(b)(7), substituted “Any housing loan at least” for “Any loan at least”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by inserting “housing” in subsection (f) after “Any”.

22. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–295 § 4(61) · 96 Stat. 1287

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(f)

    Pub. L. 97–295 substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–295 substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (61) Sections 1799(e), 1802(f), and 1803(a)(1) are amended by 38 USC 1799, 1802, 1803. striking out “per centum” wherever it appears and substituting “percent”.

23. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 title II § 204 · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 98–223 substituted “a” for “an immediate”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 98–223 substituted “a” for “an immediate”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 204. substitution of housing loan-guaranty entitlement Section 1802(b)(2) is amended by striking out “an immediate” and inserting in lieu thereof “a”.

24. 1988

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 100–322 § 415(a)(1)(A) · 102 Stat. 487

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(A)–(E), designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(A)–(E), substituted “The veterans described in paragraph (2) of this subsection are eligible for the housing loan benefits of this chapter” for “Each veteran who served on active duty at any time during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era and whose total service was for ninety days or more, or who was discharged or released from a period of active duty, any part of which occurred during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era, for a service-connected disability, shall be eligible for the housing loan benefits of this chapter”

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(A)–(E), substituted “in paragraph (2)” for “in the preceding sentence, or in section 1818 of this title,”

    4. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(A)–(E), redesignated former cls. (1) and (2) as cls. (A) and (B), respectively, and former cls. (A) and (B) as subcls. (i) and (ii), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(A)–(E), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “The veterans described in paragraph (2) of this subsection are eligible for the housing loan benefits of this chapter” for “Each veteran who served on active duty at any time during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era and whose total service was for ninety days or more, or who was discharged or released from a period of active duty, any part of which occurred during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era, for a service-connected disability, shall be eligible for the housing loan benefits of this chapter”, substituted “in paragraph (2)” for “in the preceding sentence, or in section 1818 of this title,” and redesignated former cls. (1) and (2) as cls. (A) and (B), respectively, and former cls. (A) and (B) as subcls. (i) and (ii), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking out “(a)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(a)(1)”;

25. 1988

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 100–322 § 415(a)(1)(F) · 102 Stat. 487

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2); 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(F), added pars. (2) and (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(1)(F), added pars. (2) and (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (F) by adding at the end the following: “(2) The veterans referred to in the first sentence of paragraph (1) of this subsection are the following: “(A) Each veteran who served on active duty at any time during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era and whose total service was for 90 days or more. “(B) Each veteran who after September 15, 1940, was discharged or released from a period of active duty for a service-connected disability. “(C) Each veteran, other than a veteran described in clause (A) or (B) of this paragraph, who— “(i) served after July 25, 1947, for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable; or “(ii) has served more than 180 days in active duty status and continues on active duty without a break therein. “(3) Any unused entitlement of World War II or Korean conflict veterans which expired under provisions of law in effect before October 23, 1970, is hereby restored and shall not expire until used.”.

26. 1988

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 100–322 § 415(a)(2) · 102 Stat. 487

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (g) as (a)(4)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(2), substituted “1801(b)” for “1801(a)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (g) as (a)(4) and substituted “1801(b)” for “1801(a)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Subsection (g) of section 1802— (A) is amended by striking out “1801(a)” and inserting in lieu thereof “1801(b)”; and (B) as amended by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, is transferred so that it will appear at the end of subsection (a) of such section and is redesignated as paragraph (4) of such subsection (a).

27. 1988

    Veterans

    Pub. L. 100–322 § 415(a)(2)(B) · 102 Stat. 487

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(g)

    Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(2)(B), redesignated subsec. (g) as (a)(4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–322, § 415(a)(2)(B), redesignated subsec. (g) as (a)(4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) as amended by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, is transferred so that it will appear at the end of subsection (a) of such section and is redesignated as paragraph (4) of such subsection (a).

28. 1989

    Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 313(b)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)(ii); 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(1)(b)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a)(1)(ii), (b). Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Chapters 23, 24, and 37 are amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place such terms appear (other than in sections 906(e)(2) and 1812(h)(2)(B) and in section 1845(a) the third place “Administrator” appears) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.

29. 1989

    Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 310 · 103 Stat. 2062

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 310, added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 101–237, § 310, added par. (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 310. COMPUTATION OF ENTITLEMENT AMOUNT. Section 1802(b) is amended— (1) by striking out “or” at the end of clause (1)(B); (2) by striking out the period at the end of clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “; or”; and (3) by inserting after clause (2) the following new clause: “(3) (A) the loan has been repaid in full; and “(B) the loan for which the veteran seeks to use entitlement under this chapter is secured by the same property which secured the loan referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.”.

30. 1989

    Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 313(b)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(c)(e)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Chapters 23, 24, and 37 are amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place such terms appear (other than in sections 906(e)(2) and 1812(h)(2)(B) and in section 1845(a) the third place “Administrator” appears) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.

31. 1991

    Persian Gulf War Veterans’ Benefits Act of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–25 title III § 341 · 105 Stat. 75

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(D)

    Pub. L. 102–25 added subpar. (D)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–25 added subpar. (D).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 341. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOUSING BENEFITS Section 1802(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(D) Each veteran who served on active duty for 90 days or more at any time during the Persian Gulf War, other than a veteran ineligible for benefits under this title by reason of section 3103A(b) of this title.”.

32. 1991

    Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–40 title IV § 402(d)(1) · 105 Stat. 187

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(D)

    Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5303A(b)” for “3103A(b)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5303A(b)” for “3103A(b)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by section 401(a)(4) or by subsection (b) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

33. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3702

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1802 of this title as this section

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1802 of this title as this section.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Redesignation of Sections to Conform to Chapter Numbers.— Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.

34. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3701(b)” for “1801(b)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3701(b)” for “1801(b)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

35. 1992

    Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–547 § 2(a)(2) · 106 Stat. 3633

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 102–547 added subpar. (E)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 102–547 added subpar. (E).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in section 3702(a)(2), by adding at the end the following: “(E) For the 7-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph, each veteran described in section 3701(b)(5) of this title.”.

36. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 1201(f)(4) · 108 Stat. 4645

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(f)(4), substituted “For the period beginning on October 28, 1992, and ending on October 27, 1999,” for “For the 7-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(f)(4), substituted “For the period beginning on October 28, 1992, and ending on October 27, 1999,” for “For the 7-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking out “For 38 USC 3702. the 7-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph,” and inserting in lieu thereof “For the period beginning on October 28, 1992, and ending on October 27, 1999,”.

37. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 902(1) · 108 Stat. 4645

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(1), (6), (7), in introductory provisions, substituted “loan under the following circumstances:” for “loan, if—”, and in concluding provisions

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(1), (6), (7), in introductory provisions, substituted “paragraph (1)” for “clause (1) of the preceding sentence”

    3. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)

       Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(1), (6), (7), in introductory provisions, inserted at end “The authority of the Secretary under this subsection to exclude an amount of guaranty or insurance housing loan entitlement previously used by a veteran may be exercised only once for that veteran under the authority of paragraph (4).”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(1), (6), (7), in introductory provisions, substituted “loan under the following circumstances:” for “loan, if—”, and in concluding provisions, substituted “paragraph (1)” for “clause (1) of the preceding sentence” and inserted at end “The authority of the Secretary under this subsection to exclude an amount of guaranty or insurance housing loan entitlement previously used by a veteran may be exercised only once for that veteran under the authority of paragraph (4).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking out “loan, if—”and inserting in lieu thereof loan under the following circumstances:”;

38. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 902(2) · 108 Stat. 4645

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(2), substituted “The property” for “the property” in subpar. (A) and a period for the semicolon at end of subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(2), substituted “The property” for “the property” in subpar. (A) and a period for the semicolon at end of subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking out “the property” at the beginning of subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “The property”; (B) by striking out the semicolon at the end and inserting in lieu thereof a period;

39. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 902(3) · 108 Stat. 4645

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(3), substituted “A veteran-transferee” for “a veteran-transferee” and a period for “; or” at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(3), substituted “A veteran-transferee” for “a veteran-transferee” and a period for “; or” at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking out “a veteran-transferee” at the beginning and inserting in lieu thereof “A veteran-transferee”; (B) by striking out “; or” at the end and inserting in lieu thereof a period;

40. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 902(4) · 108 Stat. 4645

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(3)(A)

    Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(4), substituted “The loan” for “the loan”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(4), substituted “The loan” for “the loan”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in paragraph (3), by striking out “the loan” at the beginning of subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “The loan”;

41. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 § 902(5) · 108 Stat. 4645

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(5), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 103–446, § 902(5), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: “(4) In a case not covered by paragraph (1) or (2)— “(A) the loan has been repaid in full and, if the Secretary has suffered a loss on the loan, the loss has been paid in full; or “(B) the Secretary has been released from liability as to the loan and, if the Secretary has suffered a loss on the loan, the loss has been paid in full.”;

42. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 title VI § 603(a) · 112 Stat. 3315

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 105–368 substituted “September 30, 2003” for “October 27, 1999”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105–368 substituted “September 30, 2003” for “October 27, 1999”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Extension.— Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “October 27, 1999,” and inserting “September 30, 2003,”.

43. 1999

    Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act

    Pub. L. 106–117 title VII § 711 · 113 Stat. 1545

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 106–117 substituted “September 30, 2007” for “September 30, 2003”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 106–117 substituted “September 30, 2007” for “September 30, 2003”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 711. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR HOUSING LOANS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE. Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “September 30, 2003,” and inserting “September 30, 2007,”.

44. 2001

    Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001

    Pub. L. 107–103 title IV § 405(a) · 115 Stat. 976

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 107–103 substituted “September 30, 2009” for “September 30, 2007”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 107–103 substituted “September 30, 2009” for “September 30, 2007”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Housing Loans for Members of the Selected Reserve.— Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “September 30, 2007” and inserting “September 30, 2009”.

45. 2003

    Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–183 title IV § 403 · 117 Stat. 2651

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 108–183 substituted “Each” for “For the period beginning on October 28, 1992, and ending on September 30, 2009, each”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 108–183 substituted “Each” for “For the period beginning on October 28, 1992, and ending on September 30, 2009, each”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 403. PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR HOUSING LOANS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.   Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “For the period” and all that follows through “each” and inserting “Each”.

46. 2008

    Hubbard Act

    Pub. L. 110–317 § 6(a) · 122 Stat. 3526

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(F)

    Pub. L. 110–317 added subpar. (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 110–317 added subpar. (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Housing Loan Benefits.— Section 3702(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(F) Each veteran who was discharged or released from a period of active duty of 90 days or more by reason of a sole survivorship discharge (as that term is defined in section 1174(i) of title 10).” .

47. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 title II § 2101(b) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3702(a)(2)(G)

    Pub. L. 116–315 added subpar. (G)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(G). Pub. L. 116–315 added subpar. (G).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Expansion of Eligibility.— Section 3702(a)(2) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(G) Each individual described in section 3701(b)(7) of this title.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 116–315 applicable with respect to full-time National Guard duty (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) performed before, on, or after Jan. 5, 2021, see section 2101(c) of Pub. L. 116–315, set out as a note under section 3701 of this title.

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