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Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 684

Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015

Increases the per diem payment for transitional housing assistance for homeless veterans who are placed in housing that will become permanent upon the termination of such assistance to a maximum of 150% of the per diem rate authorized for veterans receiving domiciliary care in state homes.

Allows services for which a homeless veteran receives a grant under the comprehensive service programs to include furnishing care for a dependent.

Authorizes the the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness.

Revises VA authority to provide dental care to veterans receiving certain other assistance through the VA to include those veterans receiving assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Repeals the September 30, 2013, sunset on the authority of the VA and the Department of Labor to carry out a program of referral and counseling for veterans who are at risk of homelessness and are transitioning from certain institutions, including penal institutions.

Extends supportive services assistance for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

Directs the VA to: (1) assess and measure the capacity of programs for which entities receive grants or per diem payments to assist homeless veterans, and (2) use such information to ensure that such programs effectively serve the needs of such veterans. Requires a VA report on activities under such programs. (Current law requires annual reports.)

Requires a Comptroller General study of VA assistance to homeless veterans.

Repeals the requirement for annual VA reports on assistance to homeless veterans.

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Current Status of Bill S 684

Bill S 684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2015. Bill S 684 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2015.  Bill S 684's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-201. as of June 3, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 684

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 684

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Dental care
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government studies and investigations
- Lawyers and legal services
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public-private cooperation
- Separation, divorce, custody, support
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- State and local government operations
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 684

Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.
Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 684

Richard Burr
Richard Burr
North CarolinaRepublican
Joe Manchin III
Joe Manchin III
West VirginiaDemocrat
Angus S. King Jr.
Angus S. King Jr.
MaineIndependent

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