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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 240
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependents in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Act
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Priority under homeless veterans reintegration programs for homeless veterans with dependents
Priority for homeless veterans with dependent children
Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
by striking Subject to
and inserting (1) Subject to
;
by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
In conducting programs under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependents.
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Additional reporting requirements
Subsection (d) of such section is amended—
by striking the report an evaluation of services
and all that follows and inserting each such report—
; and
by adding at the end the following:
an evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section and an analysis of the information collected under subsection (b);
an analysis of any gaps in access to shelter, safety, and services for homeless veterans with dependent children; and
recommendations for improving any gaps identified under paragraph (2).
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Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021.
Cheryl L. Johnson,
Clerk.
