Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3749 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3749

Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness. To be eligible, an entity must (1) be a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity to effectively administer a grant, (2) demonstrate that adequate financial support will be available to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and (3) agree to meet the VA's established requirements and demonstrate a capacity to meet such requirements.

The bill requires the VA to (1) use a specified portion of the grants to provide legal services to women veterans, and (2) report on areas where VA programs are failing to meet the needs of women veterans who are homeless.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3749

Bill HR 3749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2019. Bill HR 3749 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on July 12, 2019. Bill HR 3749's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3749

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3749

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightHomelessness and emergency shelterLawyers and legal servicesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3749

Legal Services for Homeless Veterans ActLegal Services for Homeless Veterans ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and for other purposes.Legal Services for Homeless Veterans ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness.Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act

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