Rep. Dexter Introduces Every Veteran Housed Act to Expand VA Homelessness Benefits
The Every Veteran Housed Act is currently in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Nothing has happened with this bill since the committee held a hearing on March 17, 2026. Because there has been no action for three months, the bill is stalled and must be considered by the committee before it can move forward.
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Veterans who served in the National Guard or Reserves — and those with shorter service periods — would become eligible for VA homelessness programs for the first time. Currently, many of these individuals are turned away from VA shelters, health care, and job training because their service doesn't meet existing active-duty or length-of-service requirements. This bill would close those gaps permanently, giving a significant number of formerly excluded veterans access to a critical safety net.
Committee Hearings Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL) highlighted his co-sponsorship of the Every Veteran Housed Act as a key legislative priority. The bill would remove barriers and streamline eligibility standards across VA homelessness programs, expanding access for National Guard and Reserve members.
While focusing on the Dole Act, coverage highlights the ongoing legislative push to fix gaps in veteran housing. The Every Veteran Housed Act, introduced by Rep. Dexter, builds on these efforts by specifically targeting eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members facing homelessness.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Every Veteran Housed Act
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