House Bill 2419
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2419
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes and modifies a program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provides housing assistance to homeless veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to enter into agreements with specified entities (e.g., nonprofit organizations or tribal entities) through September 30, 2025, to assist homeless veterans and their families in acquiring shelter or permanent housing.
Under the bill, the VA may enter into agreements where an entity that is buying, leasing, or receiving property agrees to sell or rent the property directly to homeless veterans or veterans at risk of homelessness.
April 8, 2021
05/04/2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
05/04/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/04/2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
04/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM