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HR 251 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

Introduced: January 9, 2015 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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Jul 15, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 14, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
Jul 14, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5130-5132)
Jul 14, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 435). (text: CR H5130)
Jul 14, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5150)
Jul 14, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 14, 2015
Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 9, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 14, 2015 House · vote #435 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 412–1 See who voted →
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Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair 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). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.

(Sec. 3) Directs HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

What's happening now July 15, 2015

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

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 3700 Related bill Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
  • S 3083 Related bill Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
  • HR 6062 Related bill SERVICE Act
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 10
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Torres, Norma J.
California · Apr 30, 2015
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Chu, Judy
California · Apr 16, 2015
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Apr 16, 2015
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 16, 2015
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 16, 2015
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jan 9, 2015
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 9, 2015
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 2015
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jan 9, 2015
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 9, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 251: Homes for Heroes Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-251/
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