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H.R. 2559 (112th)

Helping Homeless Heroes Act of 2011

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Introduced

15 July 2011

Last action

29 July 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Theodore Deutch, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], SUSAN DAVIS, ELIOT ENGEL, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], ALCEE HASTINGS, Thomas Rooney, Barbara Lee, RON KIND, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], TIM RYAN, Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], David Loebsack, Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], DAVID PRICE, Raúl Grijalva, BOBBY RUSH, Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], David Cicilline, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Housing

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Housing

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Summary

Helping Homeless Heroes Act of 2011 - Allows grants made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for homeless veterans' comprehensive services programs (outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling, and transitional housing assistance) to be used for the construction of new facilities. Prohibits the Secretary from denying applications for such grants solely on the basis that the grant entity proposes to use funding from other private or public sources, as long as such entity demonstrates that a private nonprofit organization will provide project oversight and site control. Revises eligibility: (1) under the grant program for entities serving homeless veterans with special needs, and (2) for treatment and rehabilitation of homeless veterans who are not seriously mentally ill. Includes all individuals caring for minor dependents (current law applies only to women caring for minor dependents) within the definition of "homeless veterans with special needs." Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans. Requires the plan to consider circumstances and requirements unique to veterans located in rural areas. Extends provisions concerning: (1) homeless veterans' health care to December 31, 2012; (2) centers for provision of comprehensive services and property transfers for housing assistance to December 31, 2014; and (3) the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans to December 30, 2013.

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Timeline

  1. 15 July 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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