Homes for Heroes Act of 2015
Latest action · Jul 15, 2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 9, 2015
- Passed HouseJul 14, 2015
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 435 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed412–1 | Jul 14, 2015 |
Cosponsors 26
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 9, 2015 to Jul 8, 2015, with 17 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-IN | André Carson | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-ME | Chellie Pingree | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-IL | Daniel Lipinski | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-TX | Gene Green | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-WI | Gwen Moore | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-CA | Janice Hahn | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-NY | Jose E. Serrano | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Original | Jan 9, 2015 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2015Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Jul 14, 2015At 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.
- Jul 14, 2015Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5150)
- Jul 14, 2015Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5130-5132)
- Jul 14, 2015DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3083 | Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 | Related bill | Sep 22, 2016 |
| HR 3700 | Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 | Related bill | Jul 29, 2016 |
| HR 6062 | SERVICE Act | Related bill | Oct 19, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2015Referred in Senate
- Jul 14, 2015Engrossed in House
- Jan 9, 2015Introduced in House
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