Bills · HR 7149
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7149Armed Forces and National Security
Veteran Housing Promise Act
INTRO JAN 20· LAST ACTION JAN 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide consistent and potentially increased support for a vulnerable population: homeless veterans. If it becomes law, it means that critical programs designed to help veterans find housing, get mental health care, and reintegrate into civilian life will have more stable funding and won't face the risk of expiring. This could lead to fewer veterans on the streets, improved access to care, and more effective long-term planning for these services. If it doesn't pass, these programs would continue to operate under existing spending caps and potential expiration dates, which might limit their capacity to help all veterans in need or create uncertainty about their future.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes specific maximum funding limits for several VA programs that assist homeless veterans, such as comprehensive service programs and grant programs.
This allows the VA to request and potentially receive "such sums as may be necessary" for these programs, rather than being restricted by a fixed budget cap.
PROVISION 02
Makes permanent the authority for various VA programs and services aimed at homeless veterans by striking their expiration dates or sunset clauses.
This ensures the long-term continuation of essential services like housing assistance, mental health treatment, and advisory committees without needing periodic reauthorization.
PROVISION 03
Specifically changes the funding mechanism for Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs and Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans With Children Reintegration Grant Programs.
These changes aim to provide more flexible and potentially greater financial resources for programs focused on helping veterans re-enter the workforce and secure stable living conditions.
PROVISION 04
Ensures ongoing funding for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, to be drawn from Medical Services appropriations.
This provision helps maintain a steady stream of support for preventing homelessness and providing housing stability for veteran families most at risk.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· New York
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 20
Introduced in House
JAN 20
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7149
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last actionJan 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026
House BillHR 7149Armed Forces and National Security
Veteran Housing Promise Act
INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 20, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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