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Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1960| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    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.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045)


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInternet, web applications, social mediaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs