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RepublicanBill · H.R. 585· House(119-HR-585)

Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

Rep. LaLota
Age: 48 years
New York
Introduced
1/21/2025
Last activity
2/25/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsored by
Nick LaLota
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 9
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services. These services are intended for very low-income veteran families living in permanent housing. The amendment specifically addresses the appropriation of amounts for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent years.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    The bill secures permanent funding for supportive services specifically targeting very low-income families.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6

    The bill ensures permanent financial assistance for supportive services for low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6

    The bill makes permanent the authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services to low-income veteran families.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill establishes permanent authority for future appropriations, which represents a long-term government spending commitment.