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HR 7885 United States House · 117th Congress

Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act

Summary
Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to treat educational assistance received by a servicemember (or an entitled spouse or child of a servicemember) as income for purposes of determining whether such an individual has a sufficient income to enter into a lease of a residential premises.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to count educational aid as income for lease eligibility, easing housing access for veterans and their families.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to count educational benefits as income for housing, enabling veterans to secure leases. Directly supports housing access for veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
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President
Introduced May 27, 2022 Last action Jun 13, 2022
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Jun 13, 2022
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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May 27, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 27, 2022
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Introduced in House
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Adriano Espaillat
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NY
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