H.R. 1960 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide guidance to applicants for grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] Introduced March 6, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (2 R, 9 D) Latest action April 9, 2025

Summary

Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide specified guidance to entities seeking grants for the provision of comprehensive service programs to homeless veterans (e.g., rehabilitative services). Specifically, the VA must provide guidance and best practices on a publicly available VA website. Additionally, after the announcement of a funding notice and before the application deadline, the VA must offer at least two online information sessions for entities seeking grants. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 9, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  2. Apr 9, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 10, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  4. Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  5. Mar 10, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)
  6. Mar 6, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  7. Mar 6, 2025 Introduced in House

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