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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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2015)
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 happenedMay 15, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2015
- May 15, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Health Subcommittee - May 15, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 23, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 30, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E139-140)
- Jan 30, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 30, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House