End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1957

119th Congress

End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic

CA-26

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to improve the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance and support services to help homeless veterans find and maintain stable housing. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans, increase case management resources, and report on key program metrics to ensure veterans are getting the help they need.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance and support services to help homeless veterans find and maintain stable housing. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans, increase case management resources, and report on key program metrics to ensure veterans are getting the help they need.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for health care systems.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the VA to prioritize case management for homeless veterans, especially those with disabilities or chronic issues
Mandates the VA and HUD to submit annual reports on the HUD-VASH program, including details on veterans served, case manager qualifications, and use of housing vouchers
Specifies that the VA must continue outreach and engagement efforts for veterans who refuse case management services

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly benefit homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness by ensuring they receive more comprehensive case management and support services through the HUD-VASH program. It would also improve transparency and accountability around the program's effectiveness in reaching and assisting this vulnerable population.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Department of Health and Human Services

Executive agency funding and structure

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1957, 119th Congress (2025). "End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1957