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End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1957| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025" aims to enhance the HUD-VASH program, which provides supported housing for veterans. It amends title 38 of the United States Code to clarify that case managers are assigned to veterans determined to require case management, with a specific prioritization for vulnerable homeless veterans , including those with chronic mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or physical disabilities. This ensures that the most at-risk veterans receive focused support. The bill significantly modifies the HUD-VASH program under the United States Housing Act of 1937. It specifies that rental assistance can be provided to veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or for whom a HUD-VASH voucher is more appropriate than other housing assistance. Crucially, it mandates that if a veteran refuses case management, the Department of Veterans Affairs must make recurring engagement attempts, but rental assistance cannot be revoked by HUD, public housing authorities, or property owners solely due to this refusal or a suspension of case management for health and safety reasons. Furthermore, the legislation allows HUD-VASH vouchers to be used for homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness who do not require case management, expanding the program's flexibility. It also authorizes appropriations for administrative fees to public housing agencies to cover costs like security deposit assistance and owner retention. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a comprehensive report within one year, assessing various aspects of the HUD-VASH program, including veteran demographics, case manager details, service quality, and housing stability metrics.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8313
End Veteran Homelessness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8560
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8313
    End Veteran Homelessness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8560
    End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterPublic housingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1957| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
The "End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025" aims to enhance the HUD-VASH program, which provides supported housing for veterans. It amends title 38 of the United States Code to clarify that case managers are assigned to veterans determined to require case management, with a specific prioritization for vulnerable homeless veterans , including those with chronic mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or physical disabilities. This ensures that the most at-risk veterans receive focused support. The bill significantly modifies the HUD-VASH program under the United States Housing Act of 1937. It specifies that rental assistance can be provided to veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or for whom a HUD-VASH voucher is more appropriate than other housing assistance. Crucially, it mandates that if a veteran refuses case management, the Department of Veterans Affairs must make recurring engagement attempts, but rental assistance cannot be revoked by HUD, public housing authorities, or property owners solely due to this refusal or a suspension of case management for health and safety reasons. Furthermore, the legislation allows HUD-VASH vouchers to be used for homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness who do not require case management, expanding the program's flexibility. It also authorizes appropriations for administrative fees to public housing agencies to cover costs like security deposit assistance and owner retention. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a comprehensive report within one year, assessing various aspects of the HUD-VASH program, including veteran demographics, case manager details, service quality, and housing stability metrics.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8313
End Veteran Homelessness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8560
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8313
    End Veteran Homelessness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8560
    End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterPublic housingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs