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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Congress moves to expand eligibility and make homeless veterans health and support programs permanent

Also known as: Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

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Federal Employee
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Positive Impacts(10)
Military Veteran
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Veterans Benefits
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Chronic Illness
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Housing Assistance
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Mental Health
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Aca Marketplace
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Disability Benefits
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Gig Worker
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Renter
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Key Points

  • Expands who can qualify for a homeless veterans health care program by adding one more eligible program category.
  • Makes a key homeless veterans health care program permanent instead of time-limited, so it doesn’t need to be renewed.
  • Makes a related program that provides extra services for homeless veterans permanent as well.
  • If passed, this could mean more homeless veterans can get ongoing health care and support services without gaps caused by expiring authority.
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the bill becomes law

VA updates eligibility rules and guidance to include the added program reference in law

More veterans who meet the updated definition could be accepted for homeless-veteran health and support services instead of being turned away for technical eligibility reasons.

Starting on the law’s effective date (typically when signed, unless stated otherwise)

Programs covered by the bill continue without an expiration date

Veterans and service providers can rely on the programs being available in future years, reducing disruption from temporary authorizations ending.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

Bill NumberHR 7047
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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