38 U.S.C. § 2013 — Program to improve retention of housing

Page 569 TITLE 38—VETERANS’ BENEFITS § 2013 Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027, 133 percent)’’ for ‘‘115 percent’’. Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 118–210, § 402(a)(1)(A)(ii), added cls. (iii) and (iv). Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 118–210, § 402(a)(1)(B), added par. (4). Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 118–210, § 402(a)(2), added subsec. (f). 2021—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–315, § 4204(a), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as fol- lows: ‘‘(2)(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the rate for such per diem payments shall be the daily cost of care estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity adjusted by the Secretary under sub- paragraph (C). ‘‘(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), in no case may the rate determined under this paragraph exceed the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 1741 of this title, as the Secretary may increase from time to time under subsection (c) of that section. ‘‘(ii) In the case of services furnished to a homeless veteran who is placed in housing that will become per- manent housing for the veteran upon termination of the furnishing of such services to such veteran, the maximum rate of per diem authorized under this sec- tion is 150 percent of the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 1741 of this title, as the Secretary may increase from time to time under subsection (c) of that section. ‘‘(C) The Secretary shall adjust the rate estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity under subpara- graph (A) to exclude other sources of income described in subparagraph (E) that the grant recipient or eligible entity certifies to be correct. ‘‘(D) Each grant recipient or eligible entity shall pro- vide to the Secretary such information with respect to other sources of income as the Secretary may require to make the adjustment under subparagraph (C). ‘‘(E) The other sources of income referred to in sub- paragraphs (C) and (D) are payments to the grant re- cipient or eligible entity for furnishing services to homeless veterans under programs other than under this subchapter, including payments and grants from other departments and agencies of the United States, from departments or agencies of State or local govern- ment, and from private entities or organizations.’’ Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116–315, § 4204(b), added subsec. (e). 2016—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 114–315, § 711(5), sub- stituted ‘‘Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the rate’’ for ‘‘The rate’’ and ‘‘under subparagraph (C).’’ for ‘‘under subparagraph (B). In no case may the rate determined under this paragraph exceed the rate authorized for State homes for domiciliary care under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 1741 of this title, as the Secretary may increase from time to time under sub- section (c) of that section.’’ Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 114–315, § 711(6), added sub- par. (B). Former subpar. (B) redesignated (C). Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 114–315, § 711(1), (2), redesig- nated subpar. (B) as (C) and substituted ‘‘in subpara- graph (E)’’ for ‘‘in subparagraph (D)’’. Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D). Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 114–315, § 711(1), (3), redesig- nated subpar. (C) as (D) and substituted ‘‘under sub- paragraph (C)’’ for ‘‘under subparagraph (B)’’. Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E). Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 114–315, § 711(1), (4), redesig- nated subpar. (D) as (E) and substituted ‘‘in subpara- graphs (C) and (D)’’ for ‘‘in subparagraphs (B) and (C)’’. 2010—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–163 added subsec. (d). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries REGULATORY AUTHORITY Pub. L. 118–210, title IV, § 402(b), Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2795, provided that: ‘‘The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] through interim guidance in advance of the issuance of regulations for such pur- pose.’’ § 2013. Program to improve retention of housing by formerly homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless (a) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Secretary shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall provide case management services to im- prove the retention of housing by veterans who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing and veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. (b) SERVICES.—Services provided under the program shall include services to assist veterans described in subsection (a) with navigating re- sources provided by the Federal Government and State, local, and Tribal governments. (c) STAFFING.—In geographic areas where indi- viduals who meet the licensure and certification requirements to provide services under the pro- gram are in high demand as determined by the Secretary, such services may be provided through one or more individuals with a master’s degree in social work who are undergoing train- ing to meet such requirements, if such individ- uals are under the supervision of an individual who meets such requirements. (d) GRANTS.—(1) The Secretary shall carry out the program through the award of grants. (2)(A) In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to organiza- tions that demonstrate a capability to provide case management services as described in sub- section (a), particularly organizations that are successfully providing or have successfully pro- vided transitional housing services using amounts provided by the Secretary under sec- tions 2012 and 2061 of this title. (B) In giving priority under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give extra priority to an or- ganization described in such subparagraph that— (i) voluntarily stops receiving amounts pro- vided by the Secretary under sections 2012 and 2061 of this title; and (ii) converts a facility that the organization used to provide transitional housing services into a facility that the organization uses to provide permanent housing that meets hous- ing quality standards established under sec- tion 8(o)(8)(B) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(8)(B)). (C) In any case in which a facility, with re- spect to which a person received a grant for con- struction, rehabilitation, or acquisition under section 2011 of this title, is converted as de- scribed in subparagraph (B)(ii), such conversion shall be considered to have been carried out pur- suant to the needs of the Department and such person shall not be considered in noncompliance with the terms of such grant by reason of such conversion. (3) The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant awarded under this subsection to sub- mit to the Secretary a report that describes the services provided or coordinated with amounts under such grant. (Added Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(a)(1)(B), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1586; amended Pub. L. Page 570 TITLE 38—VETERANS’ BENEFITS § 2014 117–328, div. U, title III, § 302, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5466.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 2013 was renumbered section 2016 of this title. Another prior section 2013 was renumbered section 4213 of this title. Another prior section 2013 was renumbered section 4104 of this title. AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 117–328, § 302(1), (2), added subsecs. (b) and (c) and redesignated former sub- sec. (b) as (d). Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 117–328, § 302(3), added par. (3). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries REGULATIONS Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1587, provided that: ‘‘Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 16, 2016], the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe regula- tions to carry out section 2013 of such title [38 U.S.C. 2013], as added by subsection (a)(1)(B).’’ § 2014. Training and technical assistance for re- cipients of certain financial assistance (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide training and technical assistance to recipients of grants under sections 2011 and 2013 of this title and recipients of per diem payments under sections 2012 and 2061 of this title regarding the planning, development, and provision of services for which the grant or payment is made. (b) PROVISION OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL AS- SISTANCE.—The Secretary may provide training and technical assistance under subsection (a) di- rectly or through grants or contracts with such public or nonprofit private entities as the Sec- retary considers appropriate. (Added Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title III, § 305(b)(1)(B), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5471.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 2014 was renumbered section 2016 of this title. Another prior section 2014 was renumbered section 4214 of this title. Another prior section 2014 was renumbered section 4105 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries USE OF AMOUNTS Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title III, § 305(b)(2), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5472, provided that: ‘‘The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide training and technical assistance under sections 2014 and 2015 of such title [meaning title 38, United States Code], as inserted by paragraph (1)(B), using amounts appropriated or other- wise made available to the Department of Veterans Af- fairs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2022].’’ § 2015. Training and technical assistance for enti- ties regarding services provided to veterans at risk of, experiencing, or transitioning out of homelessness (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide training and technical assistance to entities serving veterans at risk of, experiencing, or transitioning out of homelessness regarding— (1) the provision of such services to such vet- erans; and (2) the planning and development of such services. (b) COORDINATION.—The Secretary may coordi- nate the provision of training and technical as- sistance under subsection (a) with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Sec- retary of Labor. (c) ELEMENTS.—The training and technical as- sistance provided under subsection (a) shall in- clude coordination and communication of best practices among all programs administered by the Veterans Health Administration directed at serving veterans at risk of, experiencing, or transitioning out of homelessness. (d) PROVISION OF TRAINING.—The Secretary may provide the training and technical assist- ance under subsection (a) directly or through grants or contracts with such public or non- profit private entities as the Secretary considers appropriate. (Added Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title III, § 305(b)(1)(B), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5471.) § 2016. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter amounts as follows: (1) $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2009. (2) $175,100,000 for fiscal year 2010. (3) $217,700,000 for fiscal year 2011. (4) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. (5) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2013. (6) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. (7) $257,700,000 for fiscal year 2015 and each subsequent fiscal year. (Added Pub. L. 107–95, § 5(a)(1), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 909, § 2013; amended Pub. L. 108–422, title I, § 101, Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2380; Pub. L. 109–461, title VII, § 703(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3440; Pub. L. 110–387, title VI, § 601, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4131; Pub. L. 112–37, § 11, Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 397; Pub. L. 112–154, title III, § 305(a), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1187; Pub. L. 113–37, § 2(f)(1), Sept. 30, 2013, 127 Stat. 524; Pub. L. 113–175, title II, § 201, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1903; Pub. L. 114–228, title IV, § 407, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 940; renumbered § 2014, Pub. L. 114–315, title VII, § 712(a)(1)(A), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1586; renum- bered § 2016, Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title III, § 305(b)(1)(A), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5471.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Pub. L. 117–328 renumbered section 2014 of this title as this section. 2016—Pub. L. 114–315 renumbered section 2013 of this title as this section. Par. (7). Pub. L. 114–228 substituted ‘‘$257,700,000’’ for ‘‘$250,000,000’’. 2014—Par. (7). Pub. L. 113–175 substituted ‘‘$250,000,000’’ for ‘‘$150,000,000’’. 2013—Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 113–37 added pars. (6) and (7) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: ‘‘$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each subsequent fis- cal year.’’ 2012—Pars. (5), (6). Pub. L. 112–154 added pars. (5) and (6) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: