United States 116th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 3749 — Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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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Summary

Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness. To be eligible, an entity must (1) be a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity to effectively administer a grant, (2) demonstrate that adequate financial support will be available to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and (3) agree to meet the VA's established requirements and demonstrate a capacity to meet such requirements. The bill requires the VA to (1) use a specified portion of the grants to provide legal services to women veterans, and (2) report on areas where VA programs are failing to meet the needs of women veterans who are homeless.

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The amendment shows that HR 3749 has been received in the Senate on February 27, 2020, and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. This indicates the bill's progress from the House to the Senate, allowing for further consideration and discussion in a new legislative chamber.

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3749 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3749 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3749 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and for other purposes.
3749 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2020 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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3749 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and for other purposes.
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The bill establishes a new section for grant-making to provide legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness, and it mandates additional funding for assistance to women veterans.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2022A

    Sec. 2022A. Legal services for homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness (a) Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness.

    This adds a new section that allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to grant funds for legal services aimed at helping homeless veterans.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2044(e)

    (4) There is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 for the provision of financial assistance under subsection (a) to organizations that have a focus on providing assistance to women veterans and their families.

    This allocates specific funding to support organizations that assist women veterans and their families.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1176-1179)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3749.

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1177)

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3749 do?
Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants to eligible entities that provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness. To be eligible, an entity must (1) be a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity to effectively administer a grant, (2) demonstrate that adequate financial support will be available to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk for homelessness, and (3) agree to meet the VA's established requirements and demonstrate a capacity to meet such requirements. The bill requires the VA to (1) use a specified portion of the grants to provide legal services to women veterans, and (2) report on areas where VA programs are failing to meet the needs of women veterans who are homeless.
Who sponsors HR 3749?
HR 3749 is sponsored by Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3749?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 3749?
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