legislation: 107-hr-5112
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| 107-hr-5112 | 107 | hr | 5112 | Veterans Emergency Assistance Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2002-07-12 | 2002-08-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. | House | Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2] | ME | D | B000081 | 9 | Veterans Emergency Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to States for programs to assist veterans and their spouses and dependents suffering financial hardship as a result of an emergency. Prohibits any State from receiving more than five percent of the total funds appropriated, or more than $1 million, in any fiscal year. Defines an emergency as an illness or accident resulting in interruption or loss of employment, a fire or other disaster resulting in loss of a residence, or another event or condition as determined by a State. | 2025-08-19T17:29:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5112 |