Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1731 Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015 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.

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Congressional Summary of S 1731

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill eliminates the minimum continuous active duty service requirement for homeless veterans to receive certain benefits, including: (1) outreach, (2) rehabilitative services, (3) vocational counseling and training, (4) transitional housing assistance, (5) supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (6) health care for homeless veterans with special needs.

(Sec. 3) Homeless veterans are exempted from disqualification for such benefits because of discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces under conditions other than honorable, except for discharge by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 4) Veteran is defined for purposes of such benefits as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, except for a person who: (1) received a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial.

(Sec. 5) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall conduct related training and education for appropriate VA and grant recipient personnel.

(Sec. 6) The services for which a recipient of a grant under the VA comprehensive service program for homeless veterans may receive per diem payments may include furnishing care for a dependent under the care of a veteran who is receiving program services.

(Sec. 7) The VA shall prescribe implementing regulations within 270 days.

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Current Status of Bill S 1731

Bill S 1731 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2015. Bill S 1731 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2015. Bill S 1731's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 6, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1731

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1731

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive the minimum period of continuous active duty in the Armed Forces for receipt of certain benefits for homeless veterans, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish such benefits to homeless veterans with discharges or releases from service in the Armed Forces with other than dishonorable conditions, and for other purposes.Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

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