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Stand Down Authorization Act

Introduced: February 3, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 9, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 9, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Feb 3, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 3, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E127)
Feb 3, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stand Down Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs: (1) to carry out Stand Down events (events to provide veterans who are without a home, unemployed, experiencing health or social adjustment challenges, or otherwise in need with one to three days of safety and security and access to food, shelter, clothing, benefits certification, health care, or any other appropriate form of assistance); and (2) in connection with such events, to provide outreach services, use Department of Veterans Affairs personal property, and provide any other appropriate benefit or service.

Directs the Secretary to establish and implement a pilot program under which the Secretary shall carry out a single Stand Down event in each State in each calendar year, beginning in 2000. Requires an annual report to the Congress on pilot program implementation and recommendations for legislation.

What's happening now March 9, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 10 Independent 1