To transfer the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of the Secretary, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Homes for Heroes Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Terminates, at the same time as such establishment, the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Programs in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs.
(Sec. 3) Directs HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.
Became Public Law No: 114-201.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-511.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5130-5132)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5150)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 435).(text: CR H5130)
Roll Call #435 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 435). (text: CR H5130)
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.