H.R. 1957 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands VA support for homeless veterans
This bill requires the VA to provide case management services to eligible veterans in the HUD-VASH program, which pairs housing assistance with support services. The VA must prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans and cannot deny them housing just because they refuse case management. The bill also broadens who can access HUD-VASH by allowing the VA to help any homeless or at-risk veteran, not just those with chronic mental illness or substance use disorders.
How it affects you
If you're a veteran experiencing homelessness or at risk of it, this bill means the VA could help you access housing and connect you with a case manager for support. You also can't be evicted or lose your housing assistance solely because you refuse case management services. Veterans nationwide would see an expanded pathway to housing help through this program.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 6, 2025)
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish case management to certain veterans who are eligible for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the VA.
Specifically, the VA must furnish case management to veterans who are eligible for HUD-VASH that the VA determines require case management. The VA must prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans in assigning case managers and providing services.
The VA must take certain actions if a veteran refuses case management. HUD or a public housing authority may not revoke assistance solely on the basis that a veteran has refused case management. Additionally, a veteran may not be evicted or penalized by the owner of a property solely on the basis that they have refused case management or cannot be provided case management for health and safety reasons.
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on veterans who are served by the HUD-VASH program, case managers and case management services provided under the program, and metrics about housing stability for veterans participating in federal housing assistance programs.
The bill also provides statutory authority to expand eligibility for the HUD-VASH program to any veteran who is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or receiving assistance under another housing assistance program if the VA determines a voucher under HUD-VASH is more appropriate. (Currently, assistance is statutorily limited to certain veterans who have chronic mental illness or substance use disorders.)
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1957
A BILL
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39) · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 24, 2026: “Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.”