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Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 7:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5783

Bill 117 HR 5783, also known as the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of homelessness among veterans in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2021.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that every homeless veteran in the country has access to the resources and support they need to find stable housing. It seeks to achieve this by expanding and improving existing programs that provide assistance to homeless veterans, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

Specifically, the bill calls for increased funding for these programs, as well as the establishment of new initiatives to better identify and reach homeless veterans in need. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations, in order to effectively address the issue of veteran homelessness. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on homeless veterans, in order to better track progress and outcomes. It also calls for increased outreach efforts to ensure that homeless veterans are aware of the resources available to them. Overall, the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021 is a comprehensive and proactive approach to addressing the issue of veteran homelessness in the United States, with a focus on expanding and improving existing programs, increasing funding, and promoting collaboration between agencies and organizations.

Congressional Summary of HR 5783

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Labor, in administering homeless veterans reintegration programs, to (1) consider grant applications from entities in all states (to the extent practicable), and (2) conduct an outreach and education program in states where no entity has been awarded a grant to ensure communities are aware of homeless veterans reintegration programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 5783

Bill HR 5783 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2021. Bill HR 5783 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2021.  Bill HR 5783's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of December 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5783

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5783

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5783

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021
Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.

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