H.R. 1993
Referred to CommitteeHomeless Veterans Legal Services Act
Introduced 4/6/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
4/7/2017 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 4/6/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Homelessness and emergency shelterHousing finance and home ownershipLawyers and legal servicesPublic-private cooperationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House4/6/2017