Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1993
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 6, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Latest Action
Apr 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1993
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
April 6, 2017
Actions (3)
04/07/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:02 PM