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VALOR Act

USA119th CongressHR-7598| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2026
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
James C. Moylan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans Assistance for Loan Origination Relief Act, or VALOR Act, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide financial relief to veterans concerning housing loan fees. It clarifies that any fee collected from a veteran in violation of existing regulations for a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be treated as an overpayment , requiring the Secretary to either refund the full amount directly to the veteran or credit it to their loan. Furthermore, for veterans who pay a housing loan fee while a disability compensation claim is pending, the bill mandates that if their claim is subsequently approved and they begin receiving disability compensation, the Secretary must reimburse them for the fee amount, ensuring they are not financially disadvantaged while awaiting a decision on their disability status.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9546
VALOR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6193
VALOR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3949
VALOR Act
Jan 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-37
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9546
    VALOR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6193
    VALOR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3949
    VALOR Act


  • January 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-37
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

VALOR Act

USA119th CongressHR-7598| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2026
The Veterans Assistance for Loan Origination Relief Act, or VALOR Act, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide financial relief to veterans concerning housing loan fees. It clarifies that any fee collected from a veteran in violation of existing regulations for a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be treated as an overpayment , requiring the Secretary to either refund the full amount directly to the veteran or credit it to their loan. Furthermore, for veterans who pay a housing loan fee while a disability compensation claim is pending, the bill mandates that if their claim is subsequently approved and they begin receiving disability compensation, the Secretary must reimburse them for the fee amount, ensuring they are not financially disadvantaged while awaiting a decision on their disability status.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9546
VALOR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6193
VALOR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3949
VALOR Act
Jan 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-37
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9546
    VALOR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6193
    VALOR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3949
    VALOR Act


  • January 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-37
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
James C. Moylan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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