A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Introduced

9 May 2012

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Status

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.

Summary

Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 May 2012
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Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/3049
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