1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Act”.
Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Act
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.
2. Priority under homeless veterans reintegration programs for homeless veterans with dependent children
Priority for homeless veterans with dependent children— Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
by striking “Subject to” and inserting “(1) Subject to”; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(2) In conducting programs under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children.”
Additional reporting requirements— Subsection (d) of such section is amended—
by striking “the report an evaluation of services” and all that follows and inserting “each such report—”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(1) an evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section and an analysis of the information collected under subsection (b);
“(2) an analysis of any gaps in access to shelter, safety, and services for homeless veterans with dependent children; and
“(3) recommendations for improving any gaps identified under paragraph (2).”