HR 4287
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced: March 28, 2012
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Introduced
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Passed House
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Became law
Mar 28, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E478-479)
Mar 28, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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