US SB411 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-5)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-06-08 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-06-08 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into agreements with state or local government agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services to expand and improve the provision of supported housing services and related outreach to veterans, including veterans in rural areas or underserved veterans who live in metropolitan areas or on Indian lands. Outlines support services to be provided, including the maintenance of referral networks for homeless veterans. Requires each entity chosen to report annually to the Secretary on collaborative services undertaken. Includes within case management services personal health and development assistance and housing assistance for veterans.
Title
Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011
Sponsors
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Scott Brown [R-MA] |
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] |
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY] | Sen. Kay Hagan [D-NC] |
Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] |
Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL] | Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-06-08 | Senate | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
2011-02-17 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1133 (Same As) 2011-04-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Rural conditions and development
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Rural conditions and development
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/411/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s411/BILLS-112s411is.pdf |