HR-385 : Still Just a Bill

Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 or HAVEN Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve veterans or low-income individuals. Requires such grants to be used to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled or low-income veterans (at a specified limited or no cost to such veterans). Limits grant amounts to $1 million per organization. Requires the Secretary to direct the oversight of grant fund use. Requires a minimum of 50% matching funds by participating organizations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-01-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2013-01-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing for the elderly and disabled
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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