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US HR9415

US HR9415
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.


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Introduced
08/27/2024
In Committee
08/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.

AI Summary

This bill requires that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and State homes that provide housing to veterans employ a resident advocate. The resident advocate will serve as a liaison between the veterans and the facility, receive and respond to complaints from the veterans, and escalate complaints to the VA Secretary, the VA Inspector General, or appropriate state officials when necessary. This is intended to provide a dedicated advocate for the veterans residing in these facilities to ensure their concerns are addressed.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 08/27/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Housing Assistance for Veterans
Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9415/all-info 08/28/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9415/BILLS-118hr9415ih.pdf 09/10/2024
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