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H.R.2735 / 111th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 4, 2009

Allows homeless veterans' comprehensive services grant funds to be used to provide funding for service center staff.

Revises provisions concerning payments for providing services for homeless veterans to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to annually increase the rate of such payment to reflect anticipated changes in the cost of furnishing services, and to take into account the cost of providing services in a particular geographic area.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D–TX

Committees

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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