H.Res. 314 — Introduced in House

IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2015 Mr. Frelinghuysen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the eligibility of veterans service organizations for community development block grant funding. Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and other veterans service organizations, through local posts, provide a host of invaluable services to veterans across the United States, including benefits assistance, career services, financial assistance, homeless outreach, and supporting services; Whereas veteran service organizations also provide several important services for local communities, including various educational programs, and providing shelter during public emergencies; and Whereas notwithstanding the critical services provided by veteran service organizations to veterans and the public, some posts may be deemed ineligible for Federal community development block grant funding for public facilities and improvements; Now, therefore, be it— That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) veterans service organizations provide invaluable services to the veterans and local communities across the United States; and (2) Congress should seek changes to Federal law to ensure that all veteran service organizations are eligible for community development block grant funding for public facilities and improvements funding.