One new law expands the Military Family Relief Fund, a program originally created to help post-9/11 veterans pay food, housing, utility, transportation and medical bills.

The proposed legislation would expand the Military Family Relief Fund to include combat veterans who served before 9-11.

House Bill 1057 focuses on improving the lives of homeless Indiana National Guard veterans who do not current qualify for federal benefits. These veterans were placed on active duty service, but did not meet the required length of service to qualify for federal assistance.