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Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7047| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to strengthen and ensure the longevity of programs assisting veterans experiencing homelessness. It expands eligibility for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program by incorporating services authorized under section 2031 of title 38, United States Code, thereby broadening the scope of covered support. Crucially, the legislation makes two significant programs permanent by striking their sunset provisions. These include the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program itself, as detailed in section 2031, and the program offering additional services for homeless veterans under section 2033. This action ensures continuous and comprehensive support for a vulnerable veteran population, removing the need for periodic reauthorization.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2525
Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2525
    Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act


  • January 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7047| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
This bill aims to strengthen and ensure the longevity of programs assisting veterans experiencing homelessness. It expands eligibility for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program by incorporating services authorized under section 2031 of title 38, United States Code, thereby broadening the scope of covered support. Crucially, the legislation makes two significant programs permanent by striking their sunset provisions. These include the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program itself, as detailed in section 2031, and the program offering additional services for homeless veterans under section 2033. This action ensures continuous and comprehensive support for a vulnerable veteran population, removing the need for periodic reauthorization.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2525
Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2525
    Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act


  • January 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted