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Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
11/15/2024, 12:41 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8340
Bill 118 hr 8340, also known as the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, aims to provide housing assistance to disabled veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The bill recognizes the sacrifices made by these veterans in service to their country and seeks to ensure that they have access to safe and stable housing.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund housing assistance for disabled veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The grants will be awarded to eligible organizations, such as non-profit organizations and local government agencies, to provide housing vouchers, rental assistance, and supportive services to veterans in need.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations to coordinate efforts to address homelessness among disabled veterans. This coordination is intended to ensure that veterans receive comprehensive support services to help them secure and maintain stable housing. Overall, the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act seeks to address the urgent need for housing assistance among disabled veterans who are experiencing homelessness. By providing funding for housing vouchers and supportive services, the bill aims to help these veterans transition out of homelessness and into safe and stable housing.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund housing assistance for disabled veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The grants will be awarded to eligible organizations, such as non-profit organizations and local government agencies, to provide housing vouchers, rental assistance, and supportive services to veterans in need.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations to coordinate efforts to address homelessness among disabled veterans. This coordination is intended to ensure that veterans receive comprehensive support services to help them secure and maintain stable housing. Overall, the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act seeks to address the urgent need for housing assistance among disabled veterans who are experiencing homelessness. By providing funding for housing vouchers and supportive services, the bill aims to help these veterans transition out of homelessness and into safe and stable housing.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8340
Bill HR 8340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2024. Bill HR 8340 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2024. Bill HR 8340's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613. as of November 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8340
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
101Democrat Cosponsors
72Republican Cosponsors
29Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8340
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Disability assistance
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8340
Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
To amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes.
Comments

Dorothy Coates
1,086
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, waste of money smh.

Kayla Blackburn
1,090
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is finally passing! It's about time we start taking care of our disabled veterans who are living on the streets. This is a huge step in the right direction for our country. How will this bill help those in need in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8340
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