[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42929-42930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10786]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Homeless Veterans

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the 
Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans (ACHV) (hereinafter in this 
section referred to as ``ACHV or the Committee'').

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5 p.m. EST on June 27, 2024.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to [email protected]. Please 
write Nomination for ACHV Membership in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Love, Designated Federal 
Officer, ACHV; VHA Homeless Programs Office at [email protected] or 202-461-
1902. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current 
membership can also be obtained by visiting the ACHV website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the 
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    (1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's benefits and 
services provided to homeless Veterans by VA.
    (2) Providing advice to the Secretary and making recommendations on 
improved services for homeless Veterans.
    Authority: The Committee carries out the duties set forth in 38 
U.S.C. 2066 to operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. Section 306 of Public Law 
117-180 extended the Committee's statutory authority to September 30, 
2026.
    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: The Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA) is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies 
on the Committee. The Committee is comprised of not more than 15 
members. Several members may be regular Government employees, but the 
majority of the Committee's membership shall consist of non-Federal 
employees, appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving 
as Special Government employees.
    As required by statute, the members of the Committee are appointed 
by the Secretary from the general public and the Secretary shall 
determine the terms of service, including but is not limited to:
    (1) Veterans Service Organizations.
    (2) Advocates of homeless Veterans and other homeless individuals.
    (3) Community-based providers of services to homeless individuals.
    (4) Previously homeless Veterans.
    (5) State VA Officials.
    (6) Experts in the treatment of individuals with mental illness.
    (7) Experts in the treatment of substance use disorders.
    (8) Experts in the development/management of permanent housing 
alternatives for lower income populations.
    (9) Experts in vocational rehabilitation.
    (10) Other organizations or groups as the Secretary considers 
appropriate.
    (11) Experts with program or policy experience in homelessness (not 
required, but may be expertise that the Secretary considers 
appropriate).
    Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least twice 
annually (e.g., April and September). Individuals selected for 
appointment to the Committee shall be invited to serve a two-to-three-
year term. The Secretary may reappoint Committee members for an 
additional term of service. Committee members will receive per diem and 
reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred. Completed 
nomination submission packages from self-nominations and other 
nominations will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from 
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it 
is submitted.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not 
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask 
that nominations include any relevant experience information so that VA 
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission Packages: Nominations should 
be type written (12-point font) and legibly scanned copies. Nomination 
package should include:
    (1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and 
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., 
specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this 
capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating that he/she is a 
U.S. citizen and is willing to serve as a member of the Committee.
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone number, and email address.
    (3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than 
three pages in length.
    (4) The resume should show professional work experience, and 
Veterans service involvement.
    (5) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize:
    a. the nominee's interest in serving on the committee and 
contributions he/she can make to the work of the committee.
    b. any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently 
engaged in;
    c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military 
service (if applicable);
    d. information about the nominee's personal and professional 
qualifications and background that would give him/her a diverse 
perspective on Veterans' matters; and
    e. a statement confirming that he/she is not a Federally registered 
lobbyist.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal Advisory Committees are diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the Committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person's 
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nomination 
package must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of 
the Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest that would 
preclude membership. The Committee is authorized by statue, 38 U.S.C. 
2066, to operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. ch.10. Section 306 of Public Law 117-180 
extended the Committee's statutory authority to September 30, 2026.


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    Date: May 13, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-10786 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am]
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