H.R. 897 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
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.
H.R. 897 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 28, 2013, sponsored by Janice Hahn with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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 permanen…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Janice Hahn (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 8, 2013)
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- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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