H.R. 585 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] Introduced January 21, 2025 Cosponsors 10 (9 D, 1 R) Latest action February 25, 2025

Summary

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
This bill permanently extends authorization for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides supportive services to very low-income veterans (and their families) occupying or transitioning to permanent housing.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 25, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  2. Jan 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Jan 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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