S. 684 · 114th Congress
Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015
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Increases the per diem payment for transitional housing assistance for homeless veterans who are placed in housing that will become permanent upon the termination of such assistance to a maximum of 150% of the per diem rate authorized for veterans receiving domiciliary care in state homes.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 10, 2015
Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015
Increases the per diem payment for transitional housing assistance for homeless veterans who are placed in housing that will become permanent upon the termination of such assistance to a maximum of 150% of the per diem rate authorized for veterans receiving domiciliary care in state homes.
Allows services for which a homeless veteran receives a grant under the comprehensive service programs to include furnishing care for a dependent.
Authorizes the the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness.
Revises VA authority to provide dental care to veterans receiving certain other assistance through the VA to include those veterans receiving assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937.
Repeals the September 30, 2013, sunset on the authority of the VA and the Department of Labor to carry out a program of referral and counseling for veterans who are at risk of homelessness and are transitioning from certain institutions, including penal institutions.
Extends supportive services assistance for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.
Directs the VA to: (1) assess and measure the capacity of programs for which entities receive grants or per diem payments to assist homeless veterans, and (2) use such information to ensure that such programs effectively serve the needs of such veterans. Requires a VA report on activities under such programs. (Current law requires annual reports.)
Requires a Comptroller General study of VA assistance to homeless veterans.
Repeals the requirement for annual VA reports on assistance to homeless veterans.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015
Latest action (Jun 3, 2015): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-201.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 10, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.