Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 287

Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

Current Status of Bill S 287

Bill S 287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2013. Bill S 287 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2013.  Bill S 287's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 18, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 287

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 287

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 287

Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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