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This bill aims to improve the HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program by implementing several key changes. The bill clarifies the staffing needs for case managers working with homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, prioritizing vulnerable veterans with disabilities, mental health issues, or chronic substance abuse disorders. It mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the program's performance, including the number of veterans served, case manager demographics and qualifications, types of services provided, and voucher usage. The bill expands the program's scope by allowing rental assistance for homeless veterans, those at risk of homelessness, and veterans currently in other housing assistance programs. It also introduces protections for veterans who refuse case management, ensuring they cannot be evicted or have their assistance revoked solely based on that refusal. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on homeless veterans, examining program demographics, case management services, housing stability, and veteran participation in federal housing assistance programs. The overall goal is to enhance support and housing opportunities for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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