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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7047
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 13, 2026
Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for, and make permanent, certain programs for homeless veterans.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
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Sec. 2. Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: expansion of eligibility; permanent authorization
(a) Expansion of eligibility
Section 2002(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 2011, 2012, 2013,
and inserting sections 2011, 2012, 2013, 2031,
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(b) Extension of authorization
Section 2031 of such title is amended—
(1)
by striking subsection (b); and
(2)
in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the enumerator.
Sec. 3. Permanent authorization of program of additional services for homeless veterans
Section 2033 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d).