H.R. 897
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Mar 3, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 897
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Feb 28, 2013
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: House floor actions
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E227-228)
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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.
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2013