Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 1994

Summary

Extends through FY 1996 the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a compensated work therapy and therapeutic transitional housing demonstration program. (Sec. 2) Extends permanently a Department of Veterans Affairs program for the treatment and rehabilitation of veterans for alcohol or drug dependence or abuse disabilities. (Sec. 3) Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize for FY 1995 through 1997 the homeless veterans' reintegration projects established under such Act. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to provide care and treatment and rehabilitative services in halfway houses, therapeutic communities, psychiatric residential treatment centers, and other community-based treatment facilities to homeless veterans suffering from chronic mental illness disabilities who are eligible for veterans' medical care. Requires prior approval by the Secretary of the facility providing such care. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to report annually to specified congressional committees on Department activities in assisting homeless veterans during the preceding year. (Sec. 6) Amends the Veterans' Medical Programs Amendments of 1992 to: (1) require the directors of regional Department medical centers or benefits offices to update for each of FY 1995 through 1997 an assessment of the needs of homeless veterans in their region; and (2) require the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees in each of such fiscal years describing such updates. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to carry out a demonstration program at no more than five designated locations under which the Secretary enters into partnerships with community-based homeless service organizations in order to provide services and assistance to homeless veterans. Requires an agreement with a non-Federal entity to carry out a study of the program. Requires the Secretary to report the results of such study to specified congressional committees. (Sec. 8) Amends the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992 to: (1) increase from four to 12 the authorized number of centers for the provision of comprehensive services to homeless veterans; and (2) remove a specified funding limitation.

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Timeline

1. 26 July 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 July 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9741-9743)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 July 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 September 1994

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 September 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 September 1994

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663.

   Source: Calendars

7. 27 September 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 103-385. Minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 September 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 103-385. Minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
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