Bill · H.R. 1413· House(119-HR-1413)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to employ a resident advocate in every domiciliary facility. Additionally, it would require State homes that provide housing to veterans to employ a resident advocate to remain eligible for payment. These advocates would serve as liaisons and handle veteran complaints.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides veterans with dedicated advocates to handle complaints and serve as liaisons within their housing facilities.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill enhances veteran benefits by establishing resident advocates to manage complaints and facilitate communication in domiciliary facilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill improves healthcare oversight and communication by requiring resident advocates in veteran housing facilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication: Resident advocates would serve as a liaison between veterans and the Secretary or the State, providing a direct line of communication. (Section 1(a), Sec. 1720M(b)(1); Section 1(b), Section 1741(g)(1))
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Complaint Resolution: Advocates are tasked with receiving, transmitting, and responding to complaints from veterans. (Section 1(a), Sec. 1720M(b)(2); Section 1(b), Section 1741(g)(2))
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Accountability and Oversight: Advocates have the authority to submit complaints to the Secretary, the Inspector General of the Department, or appropriate State officials when they deem it appropriate. (Section 1(a), Sec. 1720M(b)(3); Section 1(b), Section 1741(g)(3))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House