Sec. 20013. Modifications to comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans during a public health emergency
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In the case of a public health emergency, no authorization of appropriations in section 2014 of title 38, United States Code, may be construed as limiting amounts that may be appropriated for carrying out subchapter II of chapter 20 of such title. In the case of a public health emergency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may waive any limits on— grant amounts under sections 2011 and 2061 of title 38, United States Code; and rates for per diem payments under sections 2012 and 2061 of such title. Notwithstanding Veterans Health Administration Handbook 1162.01(1), dated July 12, 2013, and amended June 30, 2014, and titled Grant and Per Diem
(GPD)Program , or any other provision of law, for the duration of a public health emergency, the Secretary— shall waive any requirement to discharge a veteran from the grant and per diem program of the Veterans Health Administration after the veteran is absent for 14 days; and may continue to pay per diem to grant recipients and eligible entities under the program for any additional days of absence when a veteran has already been absent for more than 72 hours.