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Expanded Support for Low-Income Veteran and Reserve Families

This bill expands eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of the Armed Forces reserve components. This means more families who served the country will be able to receive assistance with housing and other basic needs. Additionally, the bill mandates studies on food and housing insecurity among reservists.
Key points
Expanded Eligibility: Former members of the Armed Forces reserve components and their very low-income families can now apply for housing and other supportive services.
Dedicated Funding: $50 million is allocated for fiscal year 2023 to support the newly eligible reserve families.
Study on Insecurity: A study will be conducted on food and housing insecurity experienced by current reserve members, with regular reports to Congress.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5337
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5337.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Eligibility: Former members of the Armed Forces reserve components and their very low-income families can now apply for housing and other supportive services.
  • Dedicated Funding: $50 million is allocated for fiscal year 2023 to support the newly eligible reserve families.
  • Study on Insecurity: A study will be conducted on food and housing insecurity experienced by current reserve members, with regular reports to Congress.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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