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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.

USA119th CongressHR-1413| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, by requiring the establishment of resident advocates in facilities providing domiciliary care to veterans. It specifically mandates that each Department of Veterans Affairs domiciliary facility must employ a dedicated resident advocate. These advocates will serve as a crucial liaison between veterans and the Secretary, with duties including receiving, transmitting, and responding to complaints from residents. They are also empowered to escalate complaints to the Secretary or the Department's Inspector General when deemed appropriate. For State homes providing domiciliary care, the bill stipulates that employing a resident advocate is a prerequisite for receiving federal payments. These advocates will similarly act as a liaison between veterans and the State, handling complaints and, if necessary, submitting them to the Secretary, Inspector General, or appropriate State officials.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9415
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9415
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.

USA119th CongressHR-1413| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, by requiring the establishment of resident advocates in facilities providing domiciliary care to veterans. It specifically mandates that each Department of Veterans Affairs domiciliary facility must employ a dedicated resident advocate. These advocates will serve as a crucial liaison between veterans and the Secretary, with duties including receiving, transmitting, and responding to complaints from residents. They are also empowered to escalate complaints to the Secretary or the Department's Inspector General when deemed appropriate. For State homes providing domiciliary care, the bill stipulates that employing a resident advocate is a prerequisite for receiving federal payments. These advocates will similarly act as a liaison between veterans and the State, handling complaints and, if necessary, submitting them to the Secretary, Inspector General, or appropriate State officials.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9415
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9415
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation