Nearly 100 US Representatives are original co-sponsors.
Homelessness is a complicated problem that requires a comprehensive approach.
This legislation attempts to fortify and expanding existing programs that are effective in addressing many of the problems that underlie homelessness. It asks the VA to investigate new approaches to providing effective care to veterans. It forges new alliances to address the multiple issues that lead to homelessness for veterans. Homeless Veterans Changes Per Diem Payments for Homeless Veteran Providers Implements requirements for coordination of services for veterans at risk of homelessness Creates demonstration projects for integrated mental health service delivery Expands Dental Care for homeless veterans Use of VA assets to provide housing for homeless veterans Programmatic Expansions for several VA programs impacting homeless veteran Establishes pilot assistance grant programs to address prevention of homelessness Provides funding for technical assistance to homeless veteran providers in developing resources. Please contact NCHV or the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Democratic staff if you have questions or comments.