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S.1731: Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced July 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Received in the House.
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| Oct. 29, 2015 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Oct. 29, 2015 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7622) |
| Oct. 29, 2015 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7621-7622)
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| Oct. 29, 2015 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7621) |
| July 9, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4956-4957)
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| July 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |