To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 2013)
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
What just happenedMar 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2013
- Mar 8, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E227-228)
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House