Housing Our Heroes Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:29:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3970 Housing Our Heroes Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3970

Housing Our Heroes Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin a three-year pilot grant program to assess the feasibility of awarding grants to eligible entities to purchase and renovate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Eligible entities are: (1) veterans service agencies and organizations, (2) homeless organizations, and (3) other nongovernmental organizations.

The Veterans Homelessness Grant Fund is established in the Treasury.

The VA shall give grant priority to communities with the greatest need of homeless services, and may give grant priority to achieve geographic grant distribution.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3970

Bill HR 3970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 5, 2015. Bill HR 3970 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on November 5, 2015. Bill HR 3970's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 3, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3970

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3970

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Government trust fundsHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingResidential rehabilitation and home repairVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3970

Housing Our Heroes ActTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot grant program to acquire and renovate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.Housing Our Heroes Act

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