Every Veteran Housed Act
Rep. Dexter Introduces Every Veteran Housed Act to Expand VA Homelessness Benefits
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Veterans who served in the National Guard or Reserves — and those with shorter service periods — would become eligible for VA homelessness programs for the first time. Currently, many of these individuals are turned away from VA shelters, health care, and job training because their service doesn't meet existing active-duty or length-of-service requirements. This bill would close those gaps permanently, giving a significant number of formerly excluded veterans access to a critical safety net.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Every Veteran Housed Act
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