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Mandating Veterans' Inclusion in Housing Plans and Annual Assistance Reporting.

This law requires local and federal housing strategies to explicitly include the needs of veterans, including homeless veterans. It mandates the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to submit annual reports to Congress detailing housing assistance provided to veterans and requires a comprehensive assessment every five years of the housing needs of very low-income veteran families. The goal is to ensure veterans have better access to safe and affordable housing options.
Key points
Veterans must now be formally included in local and state planning strategies for public and affordable housing programs.
HUD must annually publish detailed data on the number and characteristics of veterans receiving housing vouchers and homeless assistance programs.
A requirement is established for a deep analysis every five years of the barriers and housing needs faced by very low-income veteran families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_165
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Homes for Heroes Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_165.

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 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans must now be formally included in local and state planning strategies for public and affordable housing programs.
  • HUD must annually publish detailed data on the number and characteristics of veterans receiving housing vouchers and homeless assistance programs.
  • A requirement is established for a deep analysis every five years of the barriers and housing needs faced by very low-income veteran families.
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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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