HR 3848 - 118Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Armed Forces and National Security
Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Armed Forces and National Security
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Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 or the HOME Act of 2023 This bill addresses the funding and administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs related to homeless veterans. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide a maximum of 200% of the otherwise applicable maximum rate to a certain number of grant recipients and authorized entities in each fiscal year from FY2024 through FY2026. Under the bill, the VA may not provide more than 12,000 per diem payments in a fiscal year. Through FY2024, the bill authorizes the VA to use certain available funds to provide specified assistance to homeless veterans who are participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Such assistance may include food, shelter, clothing, transportation for specified purposes, and technology items such as smartphones. The bill authorizes the VA to collaborate with organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans to live and sleep. The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through May 18, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.
Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 or the HOME Act of 2023 This bill addresses the funding and administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs related to homeless veterans. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide a maximum of 200% of the otherwise applicable maximum rate to a certain number of grant recipients and authorized entities in each fiscal year from FY2024 through FY2026. Under the bill, the VA may not provide more than 12,000 per diem payments in a fiscal year. Through FY2024, the bill authorizes the VA to use certain available funds to provide specified assistance to homeless veterans who are participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Such assistance may include food, shelter, clothing, transportation for specified purposes, and technology items such as smartphones. The bill authorizes the VA to collaborate with organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans to live and sleep. The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through May 18, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.
Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 or the HOME Act of 2023 This bill addresses the funding and administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs related to homeless veterans. The bill generally increases the maximum rate of per diem payments provided by the VA to entities (i.e., grant recipients or authorized entities) that furnish services and transitional housing to homeless veterans. Additionally, the bill authorizes the VA to provide a maximum of 200% of the otherwise applicable maximum rate for entities providing services to veterans in (1) rural areas or highly rural areas, (2) areas with a high rate of suicide among veterans, or (2) areas with a high rate of homelessness among veterans. The bill also amends the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 to modify the process by which the VA enters into leases or land-sharing agreements. Additionally, consideration of a lease under the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 may include consideration other than money. Through FY2024, the bill authorizes the VA to use certain available funds to provide specified assistance (e.g., assistance for food) to homeless veterans who are participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The bill authorizes the VA to collaborate with organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans to live and sleep.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6130)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 695). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6094-6095)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10 (Roll no. 695). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6094-6095)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Van Orden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6094-6097)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3848.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-189.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-189.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.