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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services to very low-income veteran families living in permanent housing. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2044(e) of Title 38 of the United States Code by adding a new provision that ensures funding for these supportive services will be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent fiscal years. The supportive services likely include assistance such as case management, transportation, healthcare coordination, and other support designed to help low-income veterans maintain stable housing and improve their quality of life. By making this authority permanent, the bill provides long-term stability for a program that helps some of the most economically vulnerable veterans and their families, ensuring they can continue to receive critical support to maintain permanent housing and access necessary services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Nick LaLota (R)*,
Ed Case (D),
Don Davis (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/585/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr585/BILLS-119hr585ih.pdf |
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