Bills/H.R. 585

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

In CommitteeDefenseHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would make permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which currently has a limited authorization period. The program provides assistance to very low-income veterans and their families who are homeless or trying to find permanent housing. Services include help with employment, education, rehabilitation, and other support needed to stabilize housing situations. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily benefits low-income veterans and their families facing housing instability or homelessness.

It also affects the VA and organizations that administer the program. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken since it was introduced in the 119th Congress.

CRS Official Summary

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act This bill permanently extends authorization for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides supportive services to very low-income veterans (and their families) occupying or transitioning to permanent housing.

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Latest Action

February 25, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Subjects

Family servicesLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care

Sponsor

R
9 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 21, 2025
Last Updated
February 25, 2025
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