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H.R. 4287

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 28, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
March 28, 2012
Cosponsors (73)
62D 11R
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Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

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