H.R. 4287 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
H.R. 4287 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 28, 2012, sponsored by Janice Hahn with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Includes as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Janice Hahn (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 28, 2012)
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- H.R. 754: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- H.R. 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- S. 894: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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- H.R. 1627: Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
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