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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2013Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 384

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 15, 2013)

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - 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.

What just happenedMay 16, 2013

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
20 cosponsors18 D2 R
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  • Referred in SenateMay 16, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 15, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013
  1. May 16, 2013IntroReferral

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

  2. May 15, 2013FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H2637)

  3. May 15, 2013FloorH38310

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

  4. May 15, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 149). (text: CR H2629-2630)

  5. May 15, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 149).(text: CR H2629-2630)

  6. May 15, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2636-2637)

  7. May 15, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  8. May 15, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 384.

  9. May 15, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2629-2631)

  10. May 15, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  12. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 15, 201336

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - 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.

Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in 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).

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

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 — Informed