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Lawmakers press VA and advocates on Every Veteran Housed Act amid disputes over definitions and resources
Summary
Representative Dexter's Every Veteran Housed Act to expand eligibility for VA homelessness assistance drew support from veteran groups and survivors' advocates, while VA said the bill would alter statutory veteran definitions across many programs and needs further coordination and resource assessment.
Representative Earl Blumenauer's colleague Representative Jared Huffman? (transcript identifies Representative Dexter) introduced the Every Veteran Housed Act to expand eligibility for VA homelessness programs to more veterans, including many who currently lack access under existing statutory definitions. Supporters said the bill would reduce veteran homelessness by consolidating and broadening eligibility for housing and supportive services.
Representative Joe Courtney (per transcript, Representative Dexter) explained the legislation would…
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