Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Expand Financial and Housing Counseling for Military Members
The Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by the committee.
The bill has support from both parties, which usually helps military-related bills. However, it is still in the early stages and must pass through the committee process before a full vote.
Military families looking to buy or sell homes would get specialized counseling on the home buying and selling process. This could help more service members become successful homeowners by understanding their options, particularly VA loan programs that offer favorable terms like no down payment.
“practices relating to financial management, home buying and selling, renting during changing permanent station, rental planning”
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026
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