H.R. 1960

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide guidance to applicants for grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 6, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 1960
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of guidance to applicants for grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of guidance to applicants for grants for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans

• Section 2011(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
  • in the subsection heading, by inserting after ;
  • by inserting before ; and
    • (2)
      • The Secretary shall make publicly available on an appropriate website of the Department guidance and best practices for entities seeking grants for projects under this section.
      • After the announcement of a funding notice for grants under this section, and before the application deadline, the Secretary shall offer at least two online information sessions for entities seeking such grants. Each such information session shall—
        • (i) last for at least one hour;
        • (ii) include the opportunity for participants to ask questions about the grant application process;
        • (iii) include an explanation of the specific language in the grant application; and
        • (iv) provide information about other sources of information about such grants and assistance in applying for such grants.
  • by adding at the end the following new paragraph: