Every Veteran Housed Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Every Veteran Housed Act broadens who counts as a veteran for VA homelessness programs under chapter 20 of title 38. It includes a person discharged or released from a period of service in the uniformed services under conditions other than dishonorable or by reason of a general court-martial sentence. It removes limits tied to length of service, active versus reserve component, active-duty status, current service, and whether the person had another period of service with a disqualifying discharge. It also aligns related title 38 provisions by adding chapter 20 to cross-references. The bill is aimed at making VA homelessness benefits available to more former service members whose service history falls outside narrower eligibility categories.
Who Benefits and How
Former service members with short service periods benefit from access to VA homelessness programs. Reserve component veterans benefit because eligibility is not limited by active-duty status. Veterans experiencing homelessness benefit from broader chapter 20 benefit eligibility. Veteran service organizations benefit from clearer eligibility rules for outreach and casework.
Who Bears the Burden and How
VA homelessness program staff must apply a broader chapter 20 veteran definition. VA eligibility systems must handle service members regardless of length, component, current status, or other discharge periods. Federal taxpayers may bear higher costs if more people qualify for VA homelessness services. Shelter and supportive-service grantees may see increased eligible demand.
Key Provisions
- Expands the chapter 20 veteran definition for VA homelessness benefits.
- Includes uniformed-service members discharged under conditions other than dishonorable or general-court-martial sentence.
- Removes limits based on service length, component, active-duty status, and current service.
- Amends related title 38 cross-references to apply chapter 20 eligibility.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands eligibility for VA homelessness benefits by defining veteran for chapter 20 to include people discharged or released from uniformed service under conditions other than dishonorable or general-court-martial sentence, regardless of service length, active or reserve component, active-duty status, current service, or other discharge periods.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Homelessness, VA Benefits
Primary Purpose
Expands eligibility for VA homelessness benefits by defining veteran for chapter 20 to include people discharged or released from uniformed service under conditions other than dishonorable or general-court-martial sentence, regardless of service length, active or reserve component, active-duty status, current service, or other discharge periods.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Former service members
- Reserve component veterans
- Veterans experiencing homelessness
- Veteran service organizations
Identified Costs
- VA homelessness program staff
- VA eligibility systems
- Federal taxpayers
- Supportive-service grantees
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeCommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Committee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Ms. Dexter introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Former service members, Reserve component veterans, Veteran service organizations
VA eligibility systems, VA homelessness program staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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