United States 117th Congress Status: Died 5 D cosponsors

HR 8003 — Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022 This bill permanently authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use specified funding to provide assistance to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Additionally, the VA may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (Under current law, similar authorities have been temporarily provided to the VA for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.)

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 1437f

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new section to authorize funds for improved assistance to homeless veterans, impacting the use of funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs without modifying existing law directly.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)(19)

    (1) Assistance required for the safety and survival of the veteran (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items).

    This change allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide essential assistance to homeless veterans.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)(19)

    (2) Transportation required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as transportation for appointments with service providers, the conduct of housing searches, and the obtainment of food and supplies).

    This addition permits transportation assistance to be provided to homeless veterans.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)(19)

    (3) Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as through the maintenance of contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family members).

    This adjustment enables the provision of communications support for homeless veterans.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)(19)

    (4) Such other assistance as the Secretary determines necessary.

    This provision allows flexibility for the Secretary to deploy additional necessary assistance to homeless veterans.

  • Sec. 2068. Flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans

    This establishes a new section authorizing improved flexibility in providing assistance to homeless veterans.

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  2. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

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Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8003 do?
Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022 This bill permanently authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use specified funding to provide assistance to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Additionally, the VA may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (Under current law, similar authorities have been temporarily provided to the VA for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.)
Who sponsors HR 8003?
HR 8003 is sponsored by Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Wilson, Frederica S. (Democratic), Castor, Kathy (Democratic), Mrvan, Frank J. (Democratic), and Case, Ed (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8003?
This bill died with 117th 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.
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