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Homeless Veterans Aid: Financial and Credit Counseling Study

This act mandates a study on how financial and credit counseling impacts the lives of homeless veterans. The goal is to understand what helps them find housing, employment, and improve their financial situation, as well as identify barriers to accessing such assistance. The study results will help better support veterans in need.
Key points
The study will assess the effectiveness of financial and credit counseling for homeless veterans or those at risk of losing housing.
Barriers such as costs, stigma, distance, or lack of childcare that hinder veterans' access to help will be identified.
The study's findings will be used to develop better support programs to help veterans find housing, employment, and improve their financial well-being.
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Print number: 117_HR_1257
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1257.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The study will assess the effectiveness of financial and credit counseling for homeless veterans or those at risk of losing housing.
  • Barriers such as costs, stigma, distance, or lack of childcare that hinder veterans' access to help will be identified.
  • The study's findings will be used to develop better support programs to help veterans find housing, employment, and improve their financial well-being.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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