1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act of 2017 . 2. Agreements with public and private entities to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (a) In general Chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2022 the following new section: 2022A. Agreements with public and private entities to provide pro bono legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness (a) Agreements authorized Subject to the availability of funds for that purpose, the Secretary may enter into an agreement with a public or private entity, through the award of a grant or the use of a contract, to fund a portion of legal services described in subsection (b). (b) Pro bono legal services Legal services described in this subsection are provided pro bono to a homeless veteran or veteran at risk of homelessness, including the following: (1) Legal services related to housing, including eviction defense and representation in landlord-tenant cases. (2) Legal services related to family law, including assistance in court proceedings for child support, divorce, and estate planning. (3) Legal services related to income support, including assistance in obtaining public benefits. (4) Legal services related to criminal defense, including defense in matters symptomatic of homelessness, such as outstanding warrants, fines, and driver’s license revocation, to reduce recidivism, and facilitate the overcoming of reentry obstacles in employment or housing. (c) Consultation In developing and carrying out agreements under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, consult with appropriate public and private entities— (1) for assistance in identifying and contacting organizations that offer legal services described in subsection (b)