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Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

USA119th CongressHR-585| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
Nick LaLota

Nick LaLota

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Ed Case (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to establish a permanent funding mechanism for crucial support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It specifically targets very low-income veteran families who are living in permanent housing, ensuring they continue to receive necessary assistance without interruption. The bill achieves this by amending title 38, United States Code, to make the authority for providing such financial assistance permanent, thereby solidifying long-term support for these vulnerable families. This amendment ensures that appropriations for these supportive services will be authorized for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent fiscal years . By making this authority permanent, the bill removes the need for periodic reauthorization, providing stability and predictability for programs aiding veteran families in need.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1750
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-492
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3186
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1750
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-492
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3186
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Family servicesLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

USA119th CongressHR-585| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
This legislation seeks to establish a permanent funding mechanism for crucial support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It specifically targets very low-income veteran families who are living in permanent housing, ensuring they continue to receive necessary assistance without interruption. The bill achieves this by amending title 38, United States Code, to make the authority for providing such financial assistance permanent, thereby solidifying long-term support for these vulnerable families. This amendment ensures that appropriations for these supportive services will be authorized for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent fiscal years . By making this authority permanent, the bill removes the need for periodic reauthorization, providing stability and predictability for programs aiding veteran families in need.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1750
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-492
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3186
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1750
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-492
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3186
    Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nick LaLota

Nick LaLota

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Ed Case (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family servicesLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care