To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish new requirements for State homes for veterans that receive per diem from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Holyoke Veterans Act
This bill requires state homes that receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the home. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and who are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to assist state homes in the hiring and retention of infection preventionists.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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