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HAVENS Act

1/31/2024, 4:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3326

The HAVENS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3326, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for homeless veterans in the United States.

The HAVENS Act aims to address the issue of homelessness among veterans by increasing access to housing, healthcare, and other essential services. The bill includes provisions for expanding existing programs that provide housing assistance to homeless veterans, as well as creating new initiatives to help veterans find stable housing.

Additionally, the HAVENS Act seeks to improve access to mental health services for homeless veterans, recognizing the unique challenges they face in transitioning back to civilian life. The bill includes funding for programs that provide mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and other support services to help veterans overcome the barriers to stable housing. Overall, the HAVENS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of homelessness among veterans in the United States. By providing funding and support for housing, healthcare, and other essential services, this bill seeks to improve the lives of those who have served our country and ensure that they have the resources they need to thrive in civilian life.

Congressional Summary of HR 3326

Housing America's Veterans and Ensuring they have Needed Services Act or the HAVENS Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a six-year pilot program to provide grants for the creation of five villages of tiny homes for homeless veterans. Under the bill, the villages must have associated supportive services to allow veterans to live in energy efficient homes, maintain social connections with each other, learn skills, and receive critical counseling.

Under the bill, a tiny home is an individual housing unit that is approximately 240 square feet for one person or approximately 340 square feet if the home is for a family.

Current Status of Bill HR 3326

Bill HR 3326 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3326 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023.  Bill HR 3326's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of June 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3326

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3326

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3326

HAVENS Act
HAVENS Act
Housing America’s Veterans and Ensuring they have Needed Services Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pilot program to build tiny homes for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

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