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Introduced
10/28/2013
10/28/2013
In Committee
10/28/2013
10/28/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Ensuring Safe Shelter for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 - Prohibits a per diem payment from being made to providers of services for homeless veterans unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) certifies that: (1) the building where the entity provides housing or services is in compliance with codes relevant to the operations and level of care provided; and (2) such building and the housing or services provided are in compliance with licensing, fire and safety, and other requirements of the relevant jurisdiction regarding the condition of the building and the provision of such housing or services. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke any certification upon determining that it is no longer accurate. Requires the Secretary to: (1) inspect such facilities at least annually, and (2) notify Congress of any such revocation and termination of per diem payments. Requires the Secretary's annual report on assistance to homeless veterans to include an evaluation of the safety and accessibility of such providers' facilities. Directs the Secretary to assess the compliance of the building and housing and services provided by current per diem payment recipients. Prohibits additional payments to a recipient that is not, within two years after enactment of this Act, certified to be in compliance until the Secretary certifies that the building and housing and services provided are in compliance.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ensuring Safe Shelter for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013, requires that any organization receiving per diem payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide services for homeless veterans must have their facilities certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This certification ensures that the buildings used for housing and services meet relevant building codes, licensing requirements, and fire and safety standards of their local jurisdiction, including specific fire safety codes like the Life Safety Code. The Secretary is mandated to inspect these facilities at least annually, can revoke certification if a facility is found to be non-compliant, and must notify Congress if payments are terminated due to revoked certification. The bill also directs the Secretary to assess current recipients for compliance and prohibits further payments to those who do not achieve certification within two years of the bill's enactment until they are compliant. Additionally, the Secretary's annual report on assistance to homeless veterans will now include an evaluation of the safety and accessibility of these facilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280. (on 10/30/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1580/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1580is/pdf/BILLS-113s1580is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1580is/pdf/BILLS-113s1580is.pdf.pdf |
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