A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 4, 2014)
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an enhanced-use lease for buildings 205 and 208 of the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California, for the provision of long-term therapeutic housing for homeless veterans who require assisted living or other similar forms of care. Exempts such buildings from a provision authorizing the Secretary to transfer property under an enhanced-use lease to the lessee.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) review such lease at least once during each two-year period in which it is in effect, including by assessing the leasing party and determining whether such lease should continue; and (2) submit a report.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2014
- Feb 4, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Feb 4, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S765)
- Feb 4, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate