HR275 Summary

• Urges the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to establish two new state veterans homes in Opp and Hartselle, Alabama.

• Current four state veterans homes in Alexander City, Huntsville, Bay Minette, and Pell City have waiting lists ranging from 3 to 24 months.

• 2018 feasibility study recommended an additional veterans home in the region including Barbour, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike Counties.

• Federal funds would cover approximately two-thirds of construction costs for a new facility, with the state budget expected to cover the remaining one-third.

• Directs copies of the resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.