Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 2398 Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/10/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2398

Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension Act of 2020 or the Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020

This bill expands eligibility for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs-Supported Housing (VASH) rental voucher assistance to homeless veterans honorably discharged or released from active military, naval, or air service regardless of length of service. According to federal regulations, HUD was granted authority in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 to waive or provide an alternative for the current requirement that HUD-VASH assistance be targeted to homeless veterans who have chronic mental illnesses or chronic substance-use disorders.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2398

Bill HR 2398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2019. Bill HR 2398 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2019. Bill HR 2398'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 January 14, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2398

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2398

Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020

Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension Act of 2020

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 and title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for the HUD–VASH program, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 and title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for the HUD-VASH program, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension Act of 2020

Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020