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H.R. 386 113th Congress House

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013

Official title: To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.

Introduced: January 23, 2013 Introduced by: Al Green Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Building constructionCongressional oversightDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentEnergy efficiency and conservation
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Executive agency funding and structureHousing and community development fundingHousing industry and standardsHousing supply and affordabilityLow- and moderate-income housingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingResidential rehabilitation and home repairVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsWages and earnings
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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 23, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 23, 2013

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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - 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 (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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 384 Homes for Heroes Act of 2013
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 6
D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 15, 2013
Lipinski, Daniel
· Mar 20, 2013
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Mar 20, 2013
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Feb 26, 2013
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 23, 2013
GREEN, GENE
· Jan 23, 2013
HINOJOSA, RUBEN
· Jan 23, 2013
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 23, 2013
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 23, 2013
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jan 23, 2013
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 23, 2013
SERRANO, JOSE
· Jan 23, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 386: Homes for Heroes Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-386/
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