# Plain Language Summary: Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

This bill is designed to make sure homeless veterans across the entire country have access to job training and reintegration programs, not just in a few states. Right now, the federal government provides grants to organizations that help homeless veterans get back on their feet through employment services, but these programs aren't available everywhere. This bill requires the Department of Labor to actively work toward spreading these programs to every state, especially states that currently don't have any funded organizations offering these services.

The bill creates two main changes. First, it tells the Department of Labor to consider applications from organizations in all states when deciding which programs to fund, rather than potentially overlooking certain areas. Second, in any state where no organization has received funding for these programs, the Department of Labor must team up with local veterans employment specialists to run outreach campaigns. This means they'll actively tell communities about what help is available and encourage eligible organizations to apply for grants to start these programs locally.

The bill also requires the Department of Labor to provide Congress with more detailed information about how these programs are working. Every two years, they must report on which states didn't receive any funding, explain why applications were rejected, and identify the top reasons organizations in underserved states aren't getting grants. This transparency requirement is meant to help identify barriers—whether they're related to how applications are scored, lack of awareness, or other obstacles—so Congress can address them.

For homeless veterans and their families, this means better chances of finding job training and employment assistance no matter where they live. For communities, it means more organizations may be able to access federal funding to start or expand these veteran services locally.

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor, in administering homeless veterans reintegration programs, to (1) consider grant applications from entities in all states (to the extent practicable), and (2) conduct an outreach and education program in states where no entity has been awarded a grant to ensure communities are aware of homeless veterans reintegration programs.