S.287: Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced Feb. 12, 2013
Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2013

Bill Sponsor

Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

Bill Cosponsors

6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) 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...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 18, 2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 12, 2013	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 12, 2013	Received in the House.
Nov. 7, 2013	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 6, 2013	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7888)
Nov. 6, 2013	The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7886-7887)
Nov. 6, 2013	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7886-7888)
Sept. 23, 2013	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.
Sept. 23, 2013	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 113-110.
July 24, 2013	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 9, 2013	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Feb. 12, 2013	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 12, 2013	Introduced in the Senate by Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

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