HR 897
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Assault and harassment offenses
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse
Sex offenses
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Violent crime
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: February 28, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 28, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 28, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E227-228)
Feb 28, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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