This legislation aims to improve the grant application process for organizations supporting homeless veterans. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide clear guidance and best practices for entities seeking grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans, making this information publicly available on a Department website. Additionally, after a funding notice is announced and before the application deadline, the Secretary must offer at least two online information sessions . These sessions are required to be at least one hour long, include opportunities for participants to ask questions, explain specific grant application language, and provide information about other sources of assistance for applicants.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Armed Forces and National Security
Government information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInternet, web applications, social mediaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1960| House
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This legislation aims to improve the grant application process for organizations supporting homeless veterans. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide clear guidance and best practices for entities seeking grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans, making this information publicly available on a Department website. Additionally, after a funding notice is announced and before the application deadline, the Secretary must offer at least two online information sessions . These sessions are required to be at least one hour long, include opportunities for participants to ask questions, explain specific grant application language, and provide information about other sources of assistance for applicants.
Government information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInternet, web applications, social mediaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs