To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans.

Overview: HR 3014, To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans, Introduced in House, Introduced: April 24, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to entities that offer services and support to homeless veterans. The goal is to enhance the VA's ability to address the issue of veteran homelessness and ensure that more veterans have access to the resources and assistance they need.

Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the VA Secretary to make grants to public and private entities that provide services to homeless veterans, including temporary and permanent housing, job training, mental health treatment, and other supportive services
- Increases the maximum grant amount that the VA can award to these entities from $500,000 to $1 million
- Requires the VA to prioritize grant applications that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to addressing veteran homelessness

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Homeless veterans, who will have greater access to a range of services and support to help them transition out of homelessness
- Non-profit organizations, community groups, and other entities that provide services to homeless veterans, as they will be eligible for increased grant funding from the VA
- The VA, which will have expanded resources and authority to address the issue of veteran homelessness

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If enacted, the expanded grant program would be implemented by the VA within 6 months of the bill's passage.