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Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6307| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2022
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a six-year pilot program to provide grants for the creation of five villages of tiny homes for homeless veterans. Under the bill, the villages must have associated supportive services to allow veterans to build and live in energy efficient homes, maintain social connections with each other, learn skills, and receive critical counseling. Under the bill, a tiny home is an individual housing unit that is approximately 240 square feet for one person or approximately 340 square feet if the home is for a family.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • December 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 6, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Building constructionLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6307| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2022
Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a six-year pilot program to provide grants for the creation of five villages of tiny homes for homeless veterans. Under the bill, the villages must have associated supportive services to allow veterans to build and live in energy efficient homes, maintain social connections with each other, learn skills, and receive critical counseling. Under the bill, a tiny home is an individual housing unit that is approximately 240 square feet for one person or approximately 340 square feet if the home is for a family.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • December 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 6, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs