H.R. 3014: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans.

This bill proposes to change the existing laws regarding the ability of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial support to organizations that help homeless veterans. The main elements of the bill include:

Expansion of Grant Authority

The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that provide services intended to assist homeless veterans. The expansion includes more specific forms of assistance, such as:

• Helping veterans obtain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Assisting veterans in coordinating access to various benefits under federal, state, or local laws, as well as from private nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives.

Criteria for Assistance

The bill also updates the criteria for entities seeking grants. Specifically, it allows for:

• The alteration of existing facilities to include provisions for converting those facilities into permanent housing for veterans.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support system for homeless veterans by broadening the scope of assistance and fostering the development of suitable housing solutions.

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