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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3869

Rep. Dexter Introduces Every Veteran Housed Act to Expand VA Homelessness Benefits

Every Veteran Housed Act

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Key Points

  • The Every Veteran Housed Act would expand who counts as a "veteran" for VA homelessness programs, opening the door to housing help for National Guard members, Reservists, and those with short service periods.

    From policy text

    “The term `veteran' includes a person who was discharged or released from a period of service as a member of the uniformed services”
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  • The bill removes the requirement that a person must have served on active duty or for a minimum length of time to qualify for VA homelessness benefits. This means even brief periods of service count.
  • The only service members excluded would be those who received a dishonorable discharge or were sentenced by a general court-martial, keeping a basic conduct standard in place.
  • The bill also broadens the definition of "uniformed services" beyond just the military branches, potentially covering members of NOAA and the Public Health Service who currently fall outside VA homelessness programs.

    From policy text

    “The term `uniformed services' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.”
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  • Conforming amendments ensure that the expanded eligibility applies consistently across the full range of VA homelessness programs under chapter 20 of title 38, including shelters, health care, and job training.

    From policy text

    “Section 5303A(b)(3)(F) of such title is amended by striking ``section 2011, 2012, 2013, 2044, or 2061'' and inserting ``chapter 20''”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Mar 18, 2026House

Committee Hearings Held

Mar 18, 2026House

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged

Jun 23, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Jun 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 10, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Every Veteran Housed Act

Bill NumberHR 3869
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held

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