To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and state-run veteran housing facilities to appoint resident advocates for veterans living in their facilities. The advocates must act as a liaison between veterans and facility leadership, handle veterans' complaints directly, and escalate unresolved issues to higher authorities like the VA Inspector General or state officials. It applies to all VA domiciliary facilities and state homes receiving federal funding for veteran care. The key change is mandating this independent support role to improve communication and address veterans' concerns within these housing settings.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Feb 18, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb 18, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Josh Gottheimer
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