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VET RENT Act
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5402
The VET RENT Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5402, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing housing assistance to veterans. The bill seeks to address the issue of homelessness among veterans by expanding access to rental assistance programs.
Under the VET RENT Act, veterans who are eligible for VA health care services would also be eligible for rental assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This assistance would be provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.
The bill also includes provisions to streamline the process for veterans to access rental assistance, as well as measures to increase coordination between the VA and HUD in providing housing assistance to veterans. Additionally, the VET RENT Act aims to increase funding for the HUD-VASH program to ensure that all eligible veterans have access to the housing assistance they need. Overall, the VET RENT Act is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of veteran homelessness by expanding access to rental assistance programs and increasing coordination between the VA and HUD. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a significant impact in reducing homelessness among veterans and improving their access to stable housing.
Under the VET RENT Act, veterans who are eligible for VA health care services would also be eligible for rental assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This assistance would be provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.
The bill also includes provisions to streamline the process for veterans to access rental assistance, as well as measures to increase coordination between the VA and HUD in providing housing assistance to veterans. Additionally, the VET RENT Act aims to increase funding for the HUD-VASH program to ensure that all eligible veterans have access to the housing assistance they need. Overall, the VET RENT Act is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of veteran homelessness by expanding access to rental assistance programs and increasing coordination between the VA and HUD. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a significant impact in reducing homelessness among veterans and improving their access to stable housing.
Congressional Summary of HR 5402
Veteran's Electronic Transcript of Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act or the VET RENT Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement a standard record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5402
Bill HR 5402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2021. Bill HR 5402 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2021. Bill HR 5402's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5402
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5402
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5402
To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.
VET RENT Act
VET RENT Act
Veteran’s Electronic Transcript of Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5402
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