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GA SR872
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ed Harbison
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Homeless and Female Veterans Assistance Study Committee, composed of five Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one designated as chairperson
- Introduced by Senator Harbison of the 15th district in response to an estimated 107,000 homeless veterans nationally, with increasing numbers of homeless veterans with dependent children seeking assistance
- Highlights that female veterans with dependent children are particularly vulnerable because most federal VA transitional housing programs accept only veterans, not their children
- Directs the committee to study conditions, needs, and problems related to homeless and female veterans and recommend appropriate actions or legislation
- Committee members may meet for up to three days (with a possible two-day extension authorized by the President of the Senate), with findings and recommendations due by December 31, 2012, at which point the committee stands abolished
Legislative Description
Senate Homeless and Female Veterans Assistance Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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