[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 23, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7613]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ROBERT STODOLA HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT

  (Mr. METCALF asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, recently I introduced legislation to assist 
homeless veterans. H.R. 1754, the Robert Stodola Homeless Assistance 
Act, will require that at least 20 percent of the McKinney Home 
Assistance Act be allocated for activities designed to serve homeless 
veterans. Many veterans' organizations have joined me in support of 
this legislation. Approximately 30 of my colleagues have joined in 
sponsoring this bill.
  In time of need, we ask our veterans to defend this Nation. It is 
time for us to provide for their needs. Helping homeless veterans is a 
small price to pay to these people who in many cases have risked their 
lives so that we may remain free.
  I am asking my colleagues to assist me in support of this worthwhile 
legislation by cosponsoring H.R. 1754.

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