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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 251

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 14, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.

(Sec. 3) Directs HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

What just happenedJul 15, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
26 cosponsors26 D
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  • Referred in SenateJul 15, 2015
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 14, 2015
  • Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2015
  1. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Jul 14, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 435). (text: CR H5130)

  3. Jul 14, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 14, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 435).(text: CR H5130)

  5. Jul 14, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5150)

  6. Jul 14, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jul 14, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.

  8. Jul 14, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5130-5132)

  9. Jul 14, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  11. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 14, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.

(Sec. 3) Directs HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2015

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.

Directs the Secretaries of HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.