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H.R. 627

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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 · May 15, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
January 30, 2015
Cosponsors (5)
4D 1R
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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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