The recommendations will be reviewed by an independent commission over the next year before any actions are taken.
The flurry of legislative activity comes as the Department of Veterans Affairs' leadership and reform goals remain unsettled.
Under current rules, Veterans Affairs officials can't redirect profits from real estate sales into other department priorities.
Critics said the closing of VA facilities shouldn't move ahead until broader health reform questions surrounding the department are answered.
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