§ 2002. Definitions

• (a) In this chapter:
  • (1) The term “homeless veteran” means a veteran who is homeless (as that term is defined in subsection (a) or (b) of section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302 )).
  • (2) The term “grant and per diem provider” means an entity in receipt of a grant under section 2011 or 2012 of this title.
• (b)
  • (1) Notwithstanding section 101(2) of this title and except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of sections 2011, 2012, 2013, 2044, and 2061 of this title, the term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom.
  • (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “veteran” excludes a person who—
    • (A) received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces; or
    • (B) was discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces by reason of the sentence of a general court-martial.