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H.R. 4362 (105th)

Stand Down Authorization Act

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Introduced

30 July 1998

Last action

12 August 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Barbara Lee, Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Bennie Thompson, Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], LUIS GUTIERREZ, COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Sanford Bishop, Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Baesler, Scotty [D-KY-6]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

21 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Stand Down Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs: (1) to carry out Stand Down events (events to provide veterans who are without a home, unemployed, experiencing health or social adjustment challenges, or otherwise in need with one to three days of safety and security and access to food, shelter, clothing, benefits certification, health care, or any other appropriate form of assistance); and (2) in connection with such events, to provide outreach services, use Department of Veterans Affairs personal property, and provide any other appropriate benefit or service. Directs the Secretary to establish and implement a pilot program under which the Secretary shall carry out a single Stand Down event in each State in each calendar year, beginning in 1999. Requires an annual report to the Congress on pilot program implementation and recommendations for legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1480)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 August 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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