38 USC 8131 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 8131.

Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter—

(1)

The veteran population of each State shall be determined on the basis of the latest figures certified by the Department of Commerce.

(2)

The term “State” includes each Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) but does not include any possession of the United States.

(3)

The term “construction” means the construction of new domiciliary or nursing home buildings, the expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing buildings for the provision of domiciliary, nursing home, adult day health, or hospital care in State homes, and the provision of initial equipment for any such buildings.

(4)

The term “cost of construction” means the amount found by the Secretary to be necessary for a construction project, including architect fees, but excluding land acquisition costs.

(Added Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(a), Aug. 19, 1964, 78 Stat. 501, § 5031; amended Pub. L. 94–581, title II, § 206(b), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2859; Pub. L. 95–62, § 3(1), (2), July 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 262; Pub. L. 99–576, title II, § 224(d), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3263; renumbered § 8131, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404, 405; Pub. L. 104–262, title III, § 342(b)(1), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3206; Pub. L. 116–315, title III, § 3004(c)(1), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4992.)

cite as: 38 USC 8131