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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
S. 1731

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 29, 2015)

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill eliminates the minimum continuous active duty service requirement for homeless veterans to receive certain benefits, including: (1) outreach, (2) rehabilitative services, (3) vocational counseling and training, (4) transitional housing assistance, (5) supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (6) health care for homeless veterans with special needs.

(Sec. 3) Homeless veterans are exempted from disqualification for such benefits because of discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces under conditions other than honorable, except for discharge by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 4) Veteran is defined for purposes of such benefits as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, except for a person who: (1) received a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 5) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall conduct related training and education for appropriate VA and grant recipient personnel.

(Sec. 6) The services for which a recipient of a grant under the VA comprehensive service program for homeless veterans may receive per diem payments may include furnishing care for a dependent under the care of a veteran who is receiving program services.

(Sec. 7) The VA shall prescribe implementing regulations within 270 days.

What just happenedNov 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Nov 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Nov 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 2, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Oct 29, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Oct 29, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7622)

  6. Oct 29, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7622)

  7. Oct 29, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7621-7622)

  8. Oct 29, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7621)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Oct 29, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7621)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4956-4957)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 29, 201535

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill eliminates the minimum continuous active duty service requirement for homeless veterans to receive certain benefits, including: (1) outreach, (2) rehabilitative services, (3) vocational counseling and training, (4) transitional housing assistance, (5) supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (6) health care for homeless veterans with special needs.

(Sec. 3) Homeless veterans are exempted from disqualification for such benefits because of discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces under conditions other than honorable, except for discharge by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 4) Veteran is defined for purposes of such benefits as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, except for a person who: (1) received a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 5) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall conduct related training and education for appropriate VA and grant recipient personnel.

(Sec. 6) The services for which a recipient of a grant under the VA comprehensive service program for homeless veterans may receive per diem payments may include furnishing care for a dependent under the care of a veteran who is receiving program services.

(Sec. 7) The VA shall prescribe implementing regulations within 270 days.

Introduced in SenateJul 9, 2015

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

This bill eliminates the minimum continuous active duty service requirement for homeless veterans to receive certain benefits, including: (1) outreach, (2) rehabilitative services, (3) vocational counseling and training, (4) transitional housing assistance, (5) supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (6) health care for homeless veterans with special needs.

Homeless veterans are exempted from disqualification for such benefits because of discharge or dismissal from the Armed Services under conditions other than honorable, except for discharge by reason of a general court-martial.

Veteran is defined for purposes of such benefits as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, except for a person who: (1) received a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall conduct related training and education for appropriate VA and grant recipient personnel.

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015 — Informed