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H.R. 897

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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 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
February 28, 2013
Cosponsors (37)
34D 3R
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Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran or veteran's family who: (1) is fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the individual's or family's current housing situation; and (2) has no other residence and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

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