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This bill expands eligibility for homelessness benefits for veterans by broadening the definition of who qualifies as a "veteran" under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill now includes individuals who were discharged from uniformed services under conditions that are not dishonorable, regardless of the length of service, their component (active or reserve), or whether they were on active duty. This means that more service members who may have had shorter or non-traditional service periods could now be eligible for VA homelessness benefits. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of Title 38 of the United States Code to align with this expanded definition. By removing previous restrictions on service length and type, the Every Veteran Housed Act aims to provide more comprehensive support for veterans who may be experiencing or at risk of homelessness, potentially helping a broader range of individuals who have served in the uniformed services.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3869/all-info