S 3049
112th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
A bill to amend title 39, 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: May 9, 2012
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2012
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.
May 9, 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 9, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3044-3045)
May 9, 2012
Introduced in Senate
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
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.
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