Bills · S 3137
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3137Armed Forces and National Security
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 6· LAST ACTION NOV 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses housing instability and homelessness among veterans, a critical issue for many communities. By creating an "entitlement" program, it aims to guarantee rental assistance to all qualifying low-income veteran families, rather than leaving them to compete for limited resources, which could significantly reduce veteran homelessness and housing insecurity. If this becomes law, it means more veteran families will have stable housing without their VA disability benefits reducing their chances of getting help.
If it doesn't become law, the existing system for veteran housing assistance, which often involves competitive and limited vouchers, would remain, potentially leaving many eligible low-income veteran families without the guaranteed support this bill proposes. This bill could mean a substantial change in how the nation supports its veterans' housing needs, ensuring that those who served have a place to call home.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families under the existing Section 8 housing framework.
This creates a dedicated federal resource to address the housing needs of veterans and their families.
PROVISION 02
Declares that qualified veteran families shall be "entitled" to rental assistance, meaning all eligible families have a right to receive it promptly.
This shifts the program from a limited, competitive voucher system to a guaranteed benefit for eligible veterans, potentially reducing waiting lists and increasing access.
PROVISION 03
Excludes Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits from counting as income when determining a veteran family's eligibility for the program.
This ensures that veterans receiving disability compensation are not penalized or disqualified from housing assistance because of these crucial benefits.
PROVISION 04
Phased income eligibility allows the program to gradually expand to serve a broader range of low-income veteran families over several fiscal years, starting with the lowest income levels.
This provides a structured rollout for the program, starting with those in greatest need and expanding eligibility over time.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits landlords owning five or more rental units from refusing to lease an available unit to a tenant simply because they are using this veteran rental assistance voucher.
This provision aims to combat discrimination against voucher holders and ensure that veterans can use their housing assistance effectively in the private rental market.
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D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 6
Introduced in Senate
NOV 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3137
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 6, 2025
Last actionNov 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 6, 2025
Senate BillS 3137Armed Forces and National Security
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 6, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
5
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