Bill · H.R. 1957· House(119-HR-1957)
End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Takano
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes improvements to the HUD-VASH program, which is a supported housing program for veterans. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans and those with disabilities when assigning case managers. The legislation mandates annual reports to Congress and a GAO report on how the program functions and how case managers serve veterans. It protects veterans from losing their rental assistance or being evicted if they refuse or suspend case management services. Finally, the bill allows vouchers to be used by veterans who do not require case management and authorizes appropriations for administrative fees.
Yes· 3 of 10
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+8
The bill improves housing stability through expanded voucher eligibility and protections against eviction for those refusing case management.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides expanded rental assistance, priority case management for vulnerable veterans, and protections against eviction.
Does this make housing cost less?+7
The bill expands rental assistance eligibility to include veterans at risk of homelessness and provides administrative funds to facilitate leasing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prioritizing Vulnerable Veterans: Section 2(a) requires the Secretary to prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans, including those with chronic mental illness, chronic substance abuse disorders, or chronic physical disabilities, when assigning case managers and providing services. This ensures that the veterans with the greatest needs receive necessary support first.
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Protection Against Revocation and Eviction for Refusing Case Management: Section 3(1)(C) states that if a veteran refuses case management, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, public housing authorities, and property owners cannot revoke rental assistance or evict the veteran solely based on that refusal. This protects veterans from losing their housing simply because they declined case management services.
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Protection During Suspended Case Management: Section 3(1)(C) also specifies that if a veteran's case management is suspended for the health and safety of the veteran or the case manager, the property owner cannot evict or penalize the veteran solely on the basis of that suspension. This safeguards the housing stability of veterans during safety-related interruptions in their care.
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Support for Ongoing Engagement: Section 3(1)(C) requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make recurring attempts to engage and build a relationship with veterans who refuse case management, promote housing stability, and provide case management if the veteran subsequently requests it. This ensures veterans keep a pathway open to receive help whenever they are ready.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+8Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Low Income Households+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/6/2025
- Referred 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Analilia MejiaDemocrat · New Jersey
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California