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I117th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8003IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 9, 2022Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself and Ms. Wilson of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022.

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Authorization of use of certain funds for improved flexibility in assistance to homeless veterans

Subtitle VII of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):

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Flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans

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Use of funds

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out section 2011, 2012, 2031, or 2061 of this chapter to provide to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)), as the Secretary determines necessary, the following:(1)Assistance required for the safety and survival of the veteran (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items).(2)Transportation required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as transportation for appointments with service providers, the conduct of housing searches, and the obtainment of food and supplies).(3)Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as through the maintenance of contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family members).(4)Such other assistance as the Secretary determines necessary.(b)

Homeless veterans on Department land

(1)The Secretary may collaborate, to the extent practicable, with one or more organizations to manage the use of land of the Department for homeless veterans for living and sleeping.(2)Collaboration under paragraph (1) may include the provision by either the Secretary or the head of the organization concerned of food services and security for property, buildings, and other facilities owned or controlled by the Department.

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