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- H.R.716
H.R.716: Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to fund a portion of the legal services such entities provide to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness, including legal services related to housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) |