HR 8901 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Holyoke Veterans Act

Introduced 2020-12-08· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]· 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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2020-12-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Holyoke Veterans Act This bill requires state homes that receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the home. A  state home  is a home established by a state for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and who are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to assist state homes in the hiring and retention of infection preventionists.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats