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DemocratBill · H.R. 3013· House(119-HR-3013)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.

Rep. Ramirez
Age: 43 years
Illinois
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
5/12/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsored by
Delia Ramirez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, H.R. 3013, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase funding for programs supporting homeless veterans. It authorizes $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and provides necessary sums for each subsequent fiscal year. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 24, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • Increased Funding for Homeless Veteran Programs (Section 1): This is positive because it directly allocates more money to comprehensive service programs designed to help homeless veterans. This could lead to improved resources and support for this vulnerable population.

  • Continued Funding Beyond 2025 (Section 1): The bill authorizes "such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year" ensuring that the homeless veteran programs receive ongoing financial support, which is important for long-term stability and effectiveness.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

There are no negative impacts explicitly found within the provided text.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10

    The bill directly increases funding for comprehensive service programs supporting homeless veterans, providing immense positive impact for this group.

  • Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+9

    The bill directly allocates $350 million for FY2025 and ongoing funds to comprehensive service programs explicitly aimed at reducing veteran homelessness.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+9

    The bill increases authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans, greatly improving their benefits and support.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases government spending by authorizing $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and ongoing funds for homeless veteran programs.