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 119 STAT. 2390

PUBLIC LAW 109–114—NOV. 30, 2005

the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in such form as the Secretary may require, current, accurate third-party reimbursement information for purposes of section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the Secretary may recover, in the same manner as any other debt due the United States, the reasonable charges for such care or services from any person who does not make such disclosure as required: Provided further, That any amounts so recovered for care or services provided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by the Secretary during the fiscal year in which amounts are received. SEC. 213. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the discretion of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, proceeds or revenues derived from enhanced-use leasing activities (including disposal) may be deposited into the ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ accounts and be used for construction (including site acquisition and disposition), alterations and improvements of any medical facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as realized are in addition to the amount provided for in ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’. SEC. 214. Amounts made available under ‘‘Medical services’’ are available— (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, supplies, and equipment; and (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, and other expenses incidental to funerals and burials for beneficiaries receiving care in the Department. (INCLUDING

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SEC. 215. That such sums as may be deposited to the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, may be transferred to ‘‘Medical services’’, to remain available until expended for the purposes of this account. (INCLUDING

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SEC. 216. Amounts made available for fiscal year 2006 under the ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical administration’’, and ‘‘Medical facilities’’ accounts may be transferred among the accounts to the extent necessary to implement the restructuring of the Veterans Health Administration accounts: Provided, That before a transfer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall request from the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued. (INCLUDING

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SEC. 217. Any appropriation for fiscal year 2006 for the Veterans Benefits Administration made available under the heading ‘‘General operating expenses’’ may be transferred to the ‘‘Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund Program Account’’ for the purpose of providing funds for the nationwide property management contract if the administrative costs of such contract exceed $8,800,000 in the fiscal year. SEC. 218. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall allow veterans eligible under existing Department of Veterans Affairs medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical care services from

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