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Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 251

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.

(Sec. 3) Directs HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 251

Bill HR 251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2015. Bill HR 251 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2015.  Bill HR 251's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 15, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 251

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 251

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 251

Homes for Heroes Act of 2015
To transfer the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Homes for Heroes Act of 2015
Homes for Heroes Act of 2015

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 251

Al Green
Al Green
TexasDemocrat
Norma J. Torres
Norma J. Torres
CaliforniaDemocrat
Jose E. Serrano
Jose E. Serrano
New YorkDemocrat
Bobby L. Rush
Bobby L. Rush
IllinoisDemocrat
Charles B. Rangel
Charles B. Rangel
New YorkDemocrat
Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
MaineDemocrat

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