Bill · H.R. 3726· House(119-HR-3726)
Fisher House Availability Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 amends title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities available on a space-available basis to specific groups. This includes covered beneficiaries and their families who must travel significant distances for care. The bill also expands the definitions within section 1708 regarding temporary lodging. Finally, it extends certain limits on payments of pension until July 31, 2033.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
Directly enhances benefits through lodging access and extending pension payment limits.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill expands access to temporary lodging for veterans and their families traveling for care.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
Expands lodging opportunities and extends pension payment limits for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Lodging: Covered beneficiaries who must travel a significant distance for care or services at Department or non-Department facilities can access temporary lodging on a space-available basis. (Section 2, subsection (b)(3))
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Support for Family Members: Family members or others providing equivalent familial support for a covered beneficiary traveling for care can access lodging on a space-available basis. (Section 2, subsection (b)(4))
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Support for Veterans' Families: Veterans and their family members who must travel a significant distance for a family member to receive care or services can access lodging on a space-available basis. (Section 2, subsection (b)(5))
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Support for Covered Beneficiaries' Families: Covered beneficiaries and their family members who must travel a significant distance for a family member to receive care or services can access lodging on a space-available basis. (Section 2, subsection (b)(6))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Availability: Access to the temporary lodging facilities described in the bill is provided only on a "space-available basis." (Section 2, subsection (b)(3), (4), (5), and (6))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 5/20/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 5/19/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3577)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3577)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3726.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3577-3579)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 4/30/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-630.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 546.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2/5/2026
- Subcommittee on Health Discharged
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia