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Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3119| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 aims to significantly broaden access to temporary lodging facilities , such as Fisher Houses, operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently, these facilities primarily serve veterans and their immediate families. This bill proposes to extend eligibility to a wider range of individuals, particularly those requiring medical care far from home, by amending title 38, United States Code. The legislation will permit members of the Armed Forces (regardless of duty status) and other individuals on active duty to utilize these lodgings on a space-available basis . This expanded access also includes their family members and others providing familial support when traveling a significant distance for care at VA or non-VA facilities. Additionally, family members of veterans or eligible individuals who need to travel for their own care, along with their accompanying support, can access these facilities under the same space-available conditions. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be directed to establish clear criteria for providing this expanded access, ensuring more military personnel, active duty individuals, and their supporting families have convenient and affordable temporary housing during times of medical need.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3726
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • November 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3726
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health care coverage and accessHousing supply and affordabilityMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3119| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
The Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 aims to significantly broaden access to temporary lodging facilities , such as Fisher Houses, operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently, these facilities primarily serve veterans and their immediate families. This bill proposes to extend eligibility to a wider range of individuals, particularly those requiring medical care far from home, by amending title 38, United States Code. The legislation will permit members of the Armed Forces (regardless of duty status) and other individuals on active duty to utilize these lodgings on a space-available basis . This expanded access also includes their family members and others providing familial support when traveling a significant distance for care at VA or non-VA facilities. Additionally, family members of veterans or eligible individuals who need to travel for their own care, along with their accompanying support, can access these facilities under the same space-available conditions. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be directed to establish clear criteria for providing this expanded access, ensuring more military personnel, active duty individuals, and their supporting families have convenient and affordable temporary housing during times of medical need.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3726
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • November 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3726
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHousing supply and affordabilityMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs