HR 627 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, 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 2015-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .(2015-05-15)

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, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican