Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 716
Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 23, 2019)
Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to fund a portion of the legal services such entities provide to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness, including legal services related to housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3](D-OH)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
7cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills6subjects
- Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2019
- Feb 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House