Veterans Emergency Assistance Act

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Veterans Emergency Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to States for programs to assist veterans and their spouses and dependents suffering financial hardship as a result of an emergency. Prohibits any State from receiving more than five percent of the total funds appropriated, or more than $1 million, in any fiscal year. Defines an emergency as an illness or accident resulting in interruption or loss of employment, a fire or other disaster resulting in loss of a residence, or another event or condition as determined by a State.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 2002

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  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 July 2002

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