End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
House Committee Reviews End Veteran Homelessness Act to Expand Housing Vouchers for At-Risk Vets
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill aims to improve a major federal program that provides housing vouchers and support services to veterans. It requires the government to prioritize the most vulnerable veterans, including those with disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.
- A key change prevents veterans from losing their housing or being evicted simply because they decline social work or case management services. If a veteran refuses these services, the Department of Veterans Affairs must continue trying to build a relationship with them and offer help again in the future.
- The policy expands who can receive help to include veterans who are currently homeless, those at risk of losing their homes, and those who would be better served by a voucher than their current housing setup. It also allows veterans who are stable enough to not need a social worker to still use housing vouchers.
- To make it easier for veterans to find a place to live, the bill provides funding for extra costs like security deposits and support for landlords. It also requires yearly reports to track how many veterans are being helped, how long it takes to find housing, and what obstacles are getting in the way.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Veteran renters using HUD-VASH vouchers gain new protections against eviction. Landlords cannot evict a veteran solely because the veteran refuses or has suspended case management services. The bill also authorizes funding for security deposits and other costs that help veterans secure rental housing, which is often a major barrier to using a voucher.
Programs
Disabilities
Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
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