H.R.585

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Introduced·1/21/25

Makes permanent the authority for the VA to provide financial assistance for supportive services for low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

The Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act amends title 38 of the United States Code to permanently authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. This change ensures that the authority to offer these services remains in effect for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 25, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Jan 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 21, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.