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Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act

Introduced: April 8, 2021 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 16, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 15, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 15, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2775-2776)
Jun 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2775-2776)
Jun 15, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1257.
Jun 15, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2775-2777)
Jun 15, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Apr 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
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Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act or the Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on access to, and use and effects of, financial and credit counseling for homeless veterans and veterans experiencing housing instability.

What's happening now June 16, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 3 Republican 1
Taylor, Van
· Jun 14, 2021
 D
Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Jun 14, 2021
Kahele, Kaiali'i
· Apr 8, 2021
RYAN, TIM
· Apr 8, 2021
 R
Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
HASTINGS, ALCEE
· Mar 26, 2021
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 26, 2021
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 26, 2021
RUSH, BOBBY
· Mar 26, 2021
Sires, Albio
· Mar 26, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1257: Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1257/
MLA
"H.R. 1257: Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1257/.
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H.R. 1257, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1257/.
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[H.R. 1257: Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1257/)
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