The "Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025" seeks to ensure the long-term continuation of vital support programs for homeless veterans and those with special needs by amending title 38 of the United States Code. This legislation makes permanent programs related to treatment for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans , as well as housing assistance initiatives . Specifically, the bill removes sunset provisions for the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs and the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans . Furthermore, it establishes a permanent annual allocation of $420,000,000 for financial assistance supporting very low-income veteran families in permanent housing , ensuring consistent funding beyond fiscal year 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National Security
Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5997| House
| Updated: 11/17/2025
The "Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025" seeks to ensure the long-term continuation of vital support programs for homeless veterans and those with special needs by amending title 38 of the United States Code. This legislation makes permanent programs related to treatment for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans , as well as housing assistance initiatives . Specifically, the bill removes sunset provisions for the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs and the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans . Furthermore, it establishes a permanent annual allocation of $420,000,000 for financial assistance supporting very low-income veteran families in permanent housing , ensuring consistent funding beyond fiscal year 2026.