H.R. 5407

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.

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114th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5407

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 8, 2016

Ms. Brown of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.

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Priority under homeless veterans reintegration programs for homeless veterans with dependent children

(a)

Priority for homeless veterans with dependent children

Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by striking Subject to and inserting (1) Subject to; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(2)

In conducting programs under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children.

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(b)

Additional reporting requirements

Subsection (d) of such section is amended—

(1)

by striking the report an evaluation of services and all that follows and inserting each such report—; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following:

(1)

an evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section and an analysis of the information collected under subsection (b);

(2)

an analysis of any gaps in access to shelter, safety, and services for homeless veterans with dependent children; and

(3)

recommendations for improving any gaps identified under paragraph (2).

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