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Return Home to Housing Act
3/9/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 491
Bill 118 HR 491, also known as the Return Home to Housing Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of homelessness among veterans. The bill seeks to provide housing assistance and support services to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund housing assistance for homeless veterans, as well as the expansion of existing programs that provide supportive services such as mental health counseling, job training, and substance abuse treatment. The bill also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that veterans receive the assistance they need to secure stable housing.
Additionally, the Return Home to Housing Act includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on veteran homelessness, in order to better understand the scope of the problem and track progress in addressing it. The bill also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community partners in order to effectively address the complex issue of veteran homelessness. Overall, the Return Home to Housing Act represents a bipartisan effort to support our nation's veterans and ensure that they have access to the resources they need to secure stable housing and rebuild their lives. By providing housing assistance and support services, the bill aims to reduce veteran homelessness and improve the well-being of those who have served our country.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund housing assistance for homeless veterans, as well as the expansion of existing programs that provide supportive services such as mental health counseling, job training, and substance abuse treatment. The bill also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that veterans receive the assistance they need to secure stable housing.
Additionally, the Return Home to Housing Act includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on veteran homelessness, in order to better understand the scope of the problem and track progress in addressing it. The bill also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community partners in order to effectively address the complex issue of veteran homelessness. Overall, the Return Home to Housing Act represents a bipartisan effort to support our nation's veterans and ensure that they have access to the resources they need to secure stable housing and rebuild their lives. By providing housing assistance and support services, the bill aims to reduce veteran homelessness and improve the well-being of those who have served our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 491
Return Home to Housing Act
This bill increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. The bill also specifies that the VA may adjust the per diem rate in response to an emergency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 491
Bill HR 491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 491 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 491's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of June 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 491
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
126Democrat Cosponsors
118Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 491
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 491
Return Home to Housing Act
Return Home to Housing Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the rate of per diem payments provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 491
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