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H.R. 2398: To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 and title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for the HUD-VASH program, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

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Scott Peters

Sponsor. Representative for California's 52nd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2019
Length: 3 pages
Introduced
Apr 30, 2019
Status

Introduced on Apr 30, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 30, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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What legislators are saying

“Amata Votes for Blue Water Navy Veterans Bill, Cosponsored 10 Veterans Bills”
    — Rep. Aumua Amata [R-AS0] (Co-sponsor) on May 8, 2019

“Palota Amata mo le Pili mo Fitafita o le Blue Water Navy, ma ia au i le lagolagoina o Pili e 10 mo Vetereni”
    — Rep. Aumua Amata [R-AS0] (Co-sponsor) on May 8, 2019

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What stakeholders are saying

Institute for Spending Reform SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 2398 will add $68 million in new spending through 2024.

History

Apr 30, 2019
 
Introduced

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May 8, 2019
 
Considered by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Aug 14, 2019
 
Considered by House Committee on Financial Services

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

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Signed by the President

H.R. 2398 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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