Preventing Homelessness for Veteran Families Act

Bill 117 HR 7753, also known as the Preventing Homelessness for Veteran Families Act, aims to address the issue of homelessness among veterans and their families. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2020.

The main goal of this legislation is to provide support and resources to prevent homelessness among veterans and their families. It seeks to expand and improve existing programs that assist homeless veterans in finding stable housing and accessing necessary services.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, which provides grants to organizations that offer housing assistance, case management, and other supportive services to homeless veterans and their families. The bill also aims to streamline and improve coordination between various federal agencies that provide services to homeless veterans. Additionally, the Preventing Homelessness for Veteran Families Act includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on homelessness among veterans, in order to better understand the scope of the issue and track progress in addressing it. Overall, this legislation is designed to strengthen and expand efforts to prevent homelessness among veterans and their families, and to ensure that those who have served our country have access to the support and resources they need to secure stable housing and rebuild their lives.