S. 3049 · 112th Congress
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Begich
- Introduced
- 2012-05-09
- Latest action
- 2012-06-27 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.
Summary
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.