Bill > HR5997

This bill seeks to permanently establish and enhance several programs that provide support for homeless veterans and veterans with special needs. Specifically, the bill makes changes to Title 38 of the United States Code by removing sunset provisions (expiration dates) for various veteran support programs, effectively making them permanent. Key modifications include removing specific subsections related to treatment for mentally ill and homeless veterans, housing assistance, and grant programs. The bill also increases financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families, raising the annual funding to $420 million starting in fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the bill eliminates the existing sunset provisions for the Grant Program for Homeless Veterans with Special Needs and removes a specific subsection related to the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. By making these programs permanent and increasing funding, the bill aims to provide more consistent and reliable support for veterans facing homelessness and those with special needs, ensuring they have continued access to critical services and assistance.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5997/all-info