Posted on March 26, 2021

HARTFORD – A House Republican initiative co-sponsored by State Representative Donna Veach (R-30) to provide immediate services to victims of domestic violence has received a favorable report from members Human Services Committee.

The bill, HB-6520, An Act Concerning the Provision of Temporary State Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, would accelerate essential services to victims of domestic violence by providing an immediate 90 days of temporary relief benefits for programs like Supplemental…

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Posted on March 17, 2021

HARTFORD – State Representative Donna Veach (R-30) has co-sponsored a bill proposal that would provide legislative oversight into any relief funds provided by the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Per HB-6555, An Act Concerning Legislative Oversight and Approval of COVID-19 Relief Funds, the governor shall provide his recommended allocations as part of this plan to the General Assembly for their approval and/or modifications prior to their dispersal. Additionally, these…

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Posted on March 5, 2021

HARTFORD – State Representative Donna Veach (R-30) has co-sponsored an initiative to accelerate the ability of victims of domestic violence to receive state assistance by excluding the abuser’s income from the eligibility requirements necessary to receive them.

The proposal, HB-6520, An Act Concerning the Provision of Temporary State Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, would provide 90 days of temporary benefits for programs like SNAP and Care-4-Kids to victims of domestic violence regardless…

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