1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeless Veterans Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 . 2. Flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency (a) General support (1) Use of funds During a covered public health emergency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out sections 2011, 2012, 2031, and 2061 of title 38, United States Code, to provide to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ) (commonly referred to as HUD–VASH ), as the Secretary determines is needed, the following: (A) Assistance required for safety and survival (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items). (B) Transportation required to support stability and health (such as for appointments with service providers, conducting housing searches, and obtaining food and supplies). (C) Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support stability and health (such as maintaining contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family). (D) Such other assistance as the Secretary determines is needed. (2) Homeless veterans on land of the Department (A) Collaboration During a covered public health emergency, to the extent possible, the Secretary may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage use of land of the Department for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (B) Elements Collaboration under subparagraph (A) may include the provision by either the Secretary or the organization of food services and security for property, buildings, and other facilities owned or controlled by the Department. (b) Grant and Per Diem Program (1) Limits on rates for per diem payments Section 20013(b) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (