A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 2964

119th Congress

A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Cardin

D - MD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would grant a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, a nonprofit organization that provides housing counseling to veterans and active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This would officially recognize the organization and allow it to operate nationwide.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would grant a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, a nonprofit organization that provides housing counseling to veterans and active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This would officially recognize the organization and allow it to operate nationwide.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill grants a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, which is a nonprofit organization that provides housing counseling to veterans and active members of the Armed Forces. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Grants a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, a nonprofit that provides housing counseling to veterans and active military.
Allows the organization to operate nationwide with official government recognition.
Aims to support veterans and active service members in finding and securing housing.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact veterans and active duty military members by providing them with an officially recognized nonprofit organization to help them navigate the housing market and secure affordable homes. It could make it easier for these service members to find and purchase properties.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Business records

Congressional oversight

Federally chartered organizations

Government information and archives

Military personnel and dependents

Real estate business

Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2964, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2964