Bill · H.R. 5420· House(119-HR-5420)
VA Extenders Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The VA Extenders Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to extend various authorities and requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill extends numerous programs related to health care, benefits, and housing through September 30, 2026. It includes extensions for suicide prevention grants, rural access networks, and educational assistance restoration. The legislation also modifies the Partial Claim Program and mandates annual reports from the Government Accountability Office. Additionally, it extends the subpoena authority of the Inspector General and various other administrative authorities.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill extends essential healthcare, educational, and housing programs for the veteran community.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill extends numerous authorities related to healthcare, educational assistance, and housing for veterans.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill extends assistance for specially adapted housing and assistive technology for disabled veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Suicide Prevention: Extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program through September 30, 2026 (Section 103).
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Rural Mental Health Access: Extends funding for the expansion of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program through 2026 (Section 104).
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Educational Assistance: Extends the requirement for the restoration of entitlement to educational assistance in cases where institutions close or are disapproved (Section 202).
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Homelessness Support for Women and Children: Extends authorization of appropriations for the homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration grant program through 2026 (Section 301).
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Mental Health and Homelessness Treatment: Extends authority for treatment and rehabilitation for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans through September 30, 2026 (Section 302).
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Supportive Services for Low-Income Families: Extends funding for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing through 2026 (Section 303).
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Special Needs Housing: Extends funding for the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs through 2026 (Section 304).
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Disabled Veterans Housing: Extends authority to provide assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans living temporarily with family members through September 30, 2026 (Section 305).
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Assistive Technology: Extends the authority for the specially adapted housing assistive technology grant program through September 30, 2026 (Section 306).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Hospital and Nursing Home Costs: Extends the authority for the collection of copayments for hospital and nursing home care through September 30, 2026 (Section 101).
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Loan Default Liabilities: Under the updated Partial Claim Program, a borrower who defaults on a partial claim is liable to the Secretary for any loss suffered, and housing loan entitlement will not be restored until the loss is repaid in full (Section 307).
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Administrative Costs and Interest: The Secretary is authorized to charge administrative costs, fees, and interest regarding defaults under a partial claim (Section 307).
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+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+5Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
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