Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-11T08:06:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 585 Supporting Veteran Families in Need 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.

3/11/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 585

Bill 119 HR 585, also known as the "Supportive Services for Veteran Families Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

The bill seeks to ensure that veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless have access to the necessary supportive services to help them secure and maintain stable housing. These services may include case management, transportation, child care, and other forms of assistance that can help veterans and their families address the underlying issues contributing to their housing instability.

By making this authority permanent, the bill aims to provide a more stable and reliable source of funding for these critical supportive services, ensuring that they remain available to those who need them most. This legislation is crucial in supporting our nation's veterans and their families, who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 585 is a bipartisan effort to address the ongoing issue of veteran homelessness and provide the necessary resources to help veterans and their families achieve stable and secure housing.

Congressional Summary of HR 585

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

This bill permanently extends authorization for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides supportive services to very low-income veterans (and their families) occupying or transitioning to permanent housing.

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Current Status of Bill HR 585

Bill HR 585 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 585 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 585's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of February 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 585

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 585

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 585

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

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