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- H.R.1714
H.R.1714: Shelter Our Servicemembers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Shelter Our Servicemembers Act - Directs the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to jointly establish a two-year pilot program of grants to nonprofit organizations to provide elderly homeless veterans with non-transitional housing. Authorizes the Secretaries to award two grants of up to $25 million each under the program. Allows recipients to use such grant to: (1) purchase real property to provide up...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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| April 24, 2013 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| April 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Peters (D-Calif.) |