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Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act

1/16/2024, 1:01 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 645

Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act

This bill permanently authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use specified funding to provide assistance to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Additionally, the VA may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (Under current law, similar authorities have been temporarily provided to the VA for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.)

Current Status of Bill HR 645

Bill HR 645 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 645 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023.  Bill HR 645's most recent activity was Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. as of April 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 645

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
59
Democrat Cosponsors
58
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 645

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 645

Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act
Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

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