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Introduced
05/22/2019
05/22/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Supportive Services for Veteran Families grant program, and for other purposes. This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program, which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness. Under the bill, a specified amount of such funding shall have a focus on providing assistance to women veterans and their families. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to complete an analysis of programs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless or precariously housed to identify areas for improvement in such programs.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes through fiscal year 2022 the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program, which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness. The bill requires that at least $20 million of the SSVF funding be allocated to organizations that focus on providing assistance to women veterans and their families. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct an analysis of its programs that provide assistance to women veterans who are homeless or precariously housed, in order to identify areas for improvement in such programs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Mike Levin (D)*,
Veronica Escobar (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2924/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2924/BILLS-116hr2924ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2924/BILLS-116hr2924ih.pdf.pdf |
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