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Introduced
03/10/2015
03/10/2015
In Committee
03/10/2015
03/10/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015 Increases the per diem payment for transitional housing assistance for homeless veterans who are placed in housing that will become permanent upon the termination of such assistance to a maximum of 150% of the per diem rate authorized for veterans receiving domiciliary care in state homes. Allows services for which a homeless veteran receives a grant under the comprehensive service programs to include furnishing care for a dependent. Authorizes the the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness. Revises VA authority to provide dental care to veterans receiving certain other assistance through the VA to include those veterans receiving assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Repeals the September 30, 2013, sunset on the authority of the VA and the Department of Labor to carry out a program of referral and counseling for veterans who are at risk of homelessness and are transitioning from certain institutions, including penal institutions. Extends supportive services assistance for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. Directs the VA to: (1) assess and measure the capacity of programs for which entities receive grants or per diem payments to assist homeless veterans, and (2) use such information to ensure that such programs effectively serve the needs of such veterans. Requires a VA report on activities under such programs. (Current law requires annual reports.) Requires a Comptroller General study of VA assistance to homeless veterans. Repeals the requirement for annual VA reports on assistance to homeless veterans.
AI Summary
This bill, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015, aims to improve services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness by increasing the per diem payment rate for transitional housing that becomes permanent housing to 150% of the standard rate, allowing these programs to cover care for a veteran's dependents, and authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to partner with public and private entities to provide legal services addressing issues like eviction, family law, and income support. It also expands eligibility for dental care to veterans receiving housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937, removes a sunset date for programs that help veterans transitioning from institutions like prisons, and extends financial assistance for supportive services to very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the VA assess and measure the effectiveness of its programs for homeless veterans, use this information to improve services and funding, and report on these activities, while also requiring the Comptroller General to study the VA's homeless veteran programs and repealing the requirement for annual VA reports on these programs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 06/03/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/684/all-info | 03/11/2015 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s684/BILLS-114s684is.pdf | 07/04/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s684/BILLS-114s684is.pdf.pdf | 07/04/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s684is/pdf/BILLS-114s684is.pdf | 03/18/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s684is/pdf/BILLS-114s684is.pdf.pdf | 03/18/2015 |
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