HR275 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary MooreRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Veterans, urging Dept. of Veterans Affairs to establish veterans homes in Opp and Hartselle

Summary

The House resolution urges the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to establish two new state veterans homes in Opp and Hartselle, Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It expresses support for adding two new state veterans homes in Opp and Hartselle. It notes existing waiting lists at the four current Alabama veterans homes and references a feasibility study that suggested expanding in the southeast region. It mentions that federal funds could cover about two-thirds of construction costs and the Alabama budget could cover the remaining one-third. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the VA Secretary and the ADVA Commissioner.

Who It Affects

• Veterans in Alabama, especially in the Opp and Hartselle areas and the southeast region, who would gain access to new state veterans homes if built.
• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be urged to assist and support establishing the new homes.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to assist and support establishing two new state veterans homes in Opp and Hartselle, Alabama.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Notes that federal funds could pay about two-thirds of the construction cost and the Alabama budget could pay the remaining one-third, and references the feasibility study that recommended expanding in the southeast region (including Opp and Hartselle as potential sites).

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative