United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 2525 — Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for, and extend authorization of, certain programs for homeless veterans.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

3 sections in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Benefits for homeless veterans · 38 U.S.C. ch. 20 3 sections
  • § 2002 Definitions Amends

    38 U.S.C. § 2002 — at 2002(b)(1)

    The law today

    (a) In General.— In this chapter: (1) The term “homeless veteran” means a veteran who is homeless (as that term is defined in subsection (a) or (b) of section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11302)). (2) The term “grant and per diem provider” means an entity in receipt of a grant under section 2011 or 2012 of this title. (b) Veteran Defined.— (1) Notwithstanding section 101(2) of this title and except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of sections 2011, 2012, 2013, 2044, and 2061 of this title, the term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “veteran” excludes a person who— (A) received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces; or (B) was discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces by reason of the sentence of a general court-martial.

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  • § 2031 General treatment Amends

    38 U.S.C. § 2031 — at 2031(b)

    The law today

    (a) In providing care and services under section 1710 of this title to veterans suffering from serious mental illness and to veterans who are homeless, the Secretary may provide (directly or in conjunction with a governmental or other entity)— (1) outreach services; (2) care, treatment, and rehabilitative services (directly or by contract in community-based treatment facilities, including halfway houses); and (3) therapeutic transitional housing assistance under section 2032 of this title, in conjunction with work therapy under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1718 of this title and outpatient care. (b) The authority of the Secretary under subsection (a) expires on December 11, 2026.

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  • § 2033 Additional services at certain locations Amends

    38 U.S.C. § 2033 — at 2033(d)

    The law today

    (a) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall operate a program under this section to expand and improve the provision of benefits and services by the Department to homeless veterans. (b) The program shall include the establishment of sites under the jurisdiction of the Secretary to be centers for the provision of comprehensive services to homeless veterans. The services to be provided at each site shall include a comprehensive and coordinated array of those specialized services which may be provided under existing law. The Secretary shall carry out the program under this section in sites in at least each of the 20 largest metropolitan statistical areas. (c) The program shall include the services of such employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration as the Secretary determines appropriate at sites under the jurisdiction of the Secretary at which services are provided to homeless veterans. (d) The program under this section shall terminate on December 11, 2026.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2525 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for, and extend authorization of, certain programs for homeless veterans.
Who sponsors HR 2525?
HR 2525 is sponsored by Ruiz, Raul (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2525?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2525?
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