HR 585 United States House · 119th Congress

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

HR 585, the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act, amends Section 2044(e) of Title 38, U.S. Code, to establish permanent funding authority for financial assistance to very low-income veteran families living in permanent housing. It adds a new provision (paragraph (9)) ensuring that funding for these supportive services continues automatically for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent years, without requiring annual congressional appropriations. This change directly affects eligible veteran families by securing ongoing access to financial aid for housing-related support. The bill does not create new benefits but ensures the continuation of existing assistance programs through a permanent funding mechanism.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Jan 21, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan 21, 2025
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