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- H.R.4287
H.R.4287: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 28, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (62 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 28, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Janice Hahn (D-Calif.) |