US SB1731 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Engrossed on November 2 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill eliminates the minimum continuous active duty service requirement for homeless veterans to receive certain benefits, including: (1) outreach, (2) rehabilitative services, (3) vocational counseling and training, (4) transitional housing assistance, (5) supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and (6) health care for homeless veterans with special needs. (Sec. 3) Homeless veterans are exempted from disqualification for such benefits because of discharge or dismissal from the Armed Forces under conditions other than honorable, except for discharge by reason of a general court-martial. (Sec. 4) Veteran is defined for purposes of such benefits as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, except for a person who: (1) received a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial. (Sec. 5) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall conduct related training and education for appropriate VA and grant recipient personnel. (Sec. 6) Services for which a homeless veteran receives a grant under the VA comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans may include furnishing care for a dependent under the veteran's care. (Sec. 7) The VA shall prescribe implementing regulations within 270 days.

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Title

Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-11-06HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2015-11-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2015-11-02HouseReceived in the House.
2015-10-29SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2015-10-29SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7622)
2015-10-29SenateS.Amdt.2760 Amendment SA 2760 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2015-10-29SenateS.Amdt.2760 Amendment SA 2760 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator Heller. (consideration: CR S7622; text: CR S7622)
2015-10-29SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7621-7622)
2015-10-29SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7621)
2015-07-09SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4956-4957)

Same As/Similar To

SB1105 (Related) 2015-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SB2921 (Related) 2016-05-16 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.

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