Lee Metcalf: “I am proud to announce that today I, along with the gentleman from Arizona, Bob Stump, have introduced H.R. 1754, the…”

“I am proud to announce that today I, along with the gentleman from Arizona, Bob Stump, have introduced H.R. 1754, the Robert Stodola Homeless Veterans Assistance Act. The plight of our Nation's homeless has caught the attention of Congress, and many programs are available to help move these people back into society. Sadly, though, one of the largest elements of the homeless population, roughly one-third, are short changed each year. These are our country's homeless veterans. For many years, the veterans' share of Federal dollars targeted at our homeless population has been in the single digits. This legislation would ensure a fair share for our veterans, requiring that at least 20 percent of these Federal dollars be spent on programs that primarily benefit homeless veterans. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is endorsed by the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion, the Non-Commissioned Officers Association of the United States, and the Blind Veterans Association. I would ask my colleagues to cosponsor and support this legislation.”