"The United States Senate passed an amendment sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to provide an additional $750,000 for services for homeless veterans. This amendment, which was agreed to unanimously, will provide funding for housing assistance and supportive services for veterans suffering from homelessness.


'Our veterans served our country with honor and they should not be forgotten when they return home,' Burr said. 'Helping homeless veterans get off the street and back on their feet is our obligation, and this funding is an important step in that direction. Also, since the funding is offset, it will not add to our federal deficit.'"