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Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 474

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

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Extends through FY2020 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) homeless veterans reintegration programs. (Those programs provide job training, counseling, and placement services to homeless veterans to expedite their reintegration into the labor force.)

(Sec. 3) Makes eligible for participation in those programs: (1) homeless veterans, (2) veterans who are participating in the VA supported housing program for which rental assistance is provided under the United States Housing Act of 1937, and (3) veterans who are transitioning from being incarcerated.

Current Status of Bill HR 474

Bill HR 474 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2015. Bill HR 474 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2015.  Bill HR 474's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 19, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 474

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 474

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 474

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.
Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015

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