To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:29 PM
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10328, also known as the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to give taxpayers the option to designate any overpayments of tax as contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund is specifically designed to provide support and resources to homeless veterans in need.

Additionally, the bill allows taxpayers to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, beyond any overpayments of tax. These contributions would go towards helping homeless veterans access housing, healthcare, job training, and other essential services.

The main goal of this legislation is to provide a way for individuals to directly support homeless veterans through their tax payments, and to increase funding for programs that assist this vulnerable population. The bill is non-partisan in nature and focuses on addressing the pressing issue of veteran homelessness in a practical and meaningful way.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10328

Introduced on
2024-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10328, also known as the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to give taxpayers the option to designate any overpayments of tax as contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund is specifically designed to provide support and resources to homeless veterans in need.

Additionally, the bill allows taxpayers to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, beyond any overpayments of tax. These contributions would go towards helping homeless veterans access housing, healthcare, job training, and other essential services.

The main goal of this legislation is to provide a way for individuals to directly support homeless veterans through their tax payments, and to increase funding for programs that assist this vulnerable population. The bill is non-partisan in nature and focuses on addressing the pressing issue of veteran homelessness in a practical and meaningful way.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
CB
Creed Bradshaw
@recado_rojo_provenance_long_pepper65318
This bill is a step in the right direction.

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/6/2024
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co...