HR-6046 : Still Just a Bill

Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act

This bill directs 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 related to housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2016-09-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2016-09-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Housing finance and home ownership
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

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