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H.R. 566 (106th)

Stand Down Authorization Act

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Introduced

3 February 1999

Last action

9 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

20 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 2000. Requires an annual report to the Congress on pilot program implementation and recommendations for legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E127)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

    Source: Committee

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