HR 5112 · 107th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Emergency Assistance Act

Introduced 2002-07-12· Sponsored by Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.(2002-08-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Emergency Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to States for programs to assist veterans and their spouses and dependents suffering financial hardship as a result of an emergency. Prohibits any State from receiving more than five percent of the total funds appropriated, or more than $1 million, in any fiscal year. Defines an emergency as an illness or accident resulting in interruption or loss of employment, a fire or other disaster resulting in loss of a residence, or another event or condition as determined by a State.…

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Cosponsors (9)

8 Democrats1 Republican