S 3049 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 39, 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 2012-05-09· Sponsored by Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.(2012-06-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican