Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Guarantee Rental Assistance for All Low-Income Veterans
The Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Creating a new entitlement program with automatic funding is a major budget move that rarely passes without broad support from both parties.
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The bill specifically includes tribally designated housing entities in its framework, requiring consultation with Indian tribes when designating agencies to administer the program. This ensures Native American veterans on tribal lands have access to the same rental assistance, addressing gaps that sometimes exist in federal housing programs for tribal communities.
“The Secretary shall designate a public housing agency to administer assistance under this paragraph in any area where no existing public housing agency has jurisdiction or where no public housing agency is adequately administering such assistance, subject to public comment and after consultation with States, public housing agencies, local governments, Indian tribes, and tribally designated housing entities.”
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison discussed the Housing for All Veterans Act at the Bloomington VFW Hall, outlining a plan to guarantee housing vouchers for all low-income veterans. The bill, a companion to Sen. Tina Smith's Senate version, aims to take Minnesota's success in ending homelessness nationwide.
A rare bipartisan housing bill that cleared both chambers was set for a White House signing before President Trump announced he would hold it hostage for a voting rights bill. The package includes measures to speed up reviews, renovate abandoned homes, and expand housing options for veterans.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine announced his co-sponsorship of the Housing for All Veterans Act, which would create a voucher entitlement for all veterans in need. Kaine stated the bill would 'supercharge' existing programs by ensuring that housing assistance is a guarantee rather than a lottery.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025
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