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H.R. 3848 118th Congress House

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023

Official title: To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to homelessness, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 7, 2023 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelter
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Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 6, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 5, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 695). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6094-6095)
Dec 5, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6130)
Dec 4, 2023
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.
Dec 4, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3848.
Dec 4, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6094-6097)
Dec 4, 2023
Mr. Van Orden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Sep 8, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-189.
Jul 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 14, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 5, 2023 House · vote #695 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 408–10 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 6, 2023

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 or the HOME Act of 2023

This bill addresses the funding and administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs related to homeless veterans.

Specifically, the bill increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide a maximum of 200% of the otherwise applicable maximum rate to a certain number of grant recipients and authorized entities in each fiscal year from FY2024 through FY2026. Under the bill, the VA may not provide more than 12,000 per diem payments in a fiscal year.

Through FY2024, the bill authorizes the VA to use certain available funds to provide specified assistance to homeless veterans who are participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Such assistance may include food, shelter, clothing, transportation for specified purposes, and technology items such as smartphones.

The bill authorizes the VA to collaborate with organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans to live and sleep.

The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through May 18, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Aug 11, 2023
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Aug 1, 2023
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 7, 2023
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jun 6, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3848: Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3848/
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"H.R. 3848: Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3848/.
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