Home for the Brave Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:06 AM

Home for the Brave Act of 2021

This bill excludes from income veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing assistance programs.

Bill 117 HR 4503, also known as the Home for the Brave Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide housing assistance to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. These grants would be used to cover the costs of housing, case management, and other essential services.

Additionally, the Home for the Brave Act of 2021 aims to expand access to affordable housing for veterans by increasing the availability of rental assistance vouchers specifically for this population. This would help veterans secure stable housing and prevent them from falling into homelessness. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations in order to better address the complex needs of homeless veterans. This would ensure that veterans receive the comprehensive support they need to successfully transition out of homelessness. Overall, the Home for the Brave Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of veteran homelessness in the United States. By providing funding for housing assistance programs, expanding access to affordable housing, and improving coordination of services, this bill aims to ensure that all veterans have a safe and stable place to call home.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 4503

Introduced on
2021-07-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Home for the Brave Act of 2021

This bill excludes from income veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing assistance programs.

Bill 117 HR 4503, also known as the Home for the Brave Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide housing assistance to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. These grants would be used to cover the costs of housing, case management, and other essential services.

Additionally, the Home for the Brave Act of 2021 aims to expand access to affordable housing for veterans by increasing the availability of rental assistance vouchers specifically for this population. This would help veterans secure stable housing and prevent them from falling into homelessness. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations in order to better address the complex needs of homeless veterans. This would ensure that veterans receive the comprehensive support they need to successfully transition out of homelessness. Overall, the Home for the Brave Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of veteran homelessness in the United States. By providing funding for housing assistance programs, expanding access to affordable housing, and improving coordination of services, this bill aims to ensure that all veterans have a safe and stable place to call home.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo exclude from consideration as income under the housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member of the family, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/10/2021

Home for the Brave Act of 2021

This bill excludes from income veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing ...


Latest Action7/19/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.