H.R. 6381 · 112th Congress
HAVEN Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Al Green
- Introduced
- 2012-09-12
- Latest action
- 2012-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Summary
Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2012 or HAVEN Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve veterans or low-income individuals. Requires such grants to be used to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled or low-income veterans (at a specified limited or no cost to such veterans). Limits grant amounts to $1 million per organization. Requires the Secretary to direct the oversight of grant fund use. Requires a minimum of 50% matching funds by participating organizations.