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Homes for Heroes Act of 2009

Introduced: January 9, 2009 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 2 (Roll no. 344). (text: CR H6833-6838)
Jun 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6849-6850)
Jun 16, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green, Al objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Jun 16, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 403.
Jun 16, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6833-6840)
Jun 16, 2009
Mr. Green, Al moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to House Ways and Means
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to House Financial Services
Jan 9, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 16, 2009 House · vote #344 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 417–2 See who voted →
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Homes for Heroes Act of 2009 - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veteran access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs; (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans; and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Directs the HUD Secretary to provide assistance to private nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives to expand the supply of supportive housing for very low-income veteran families (that is, families with incomes not exceeding 50% of the area median income).

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) make housing rental vouchers available to all homeless veterans, regardless of medical condition; and (2) include veterans in public housing planning.

Excludes veterans' benefits from income for purposes of HUD assisted housing rental determinations.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) make grants to nonprofit entities for technical assistance in sponsoring HUD housing projects for veterans; and (2) report annually to specified congressional committees and the VA Secretary on HUD activities relating to veterans.

What's happening now June 17, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 12, 2009
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jun 9, 2009
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 21, 2009
 D
Costa, Jim
California · May 21, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 21, 2009
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Apr 28, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Apr 21, 2009
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Apr 21, 2009
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 21, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 30, 2009
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 30, 2009
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Mar 23, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 403: Homes for Heroes Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-403/
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