Bill · H.R. 5997· House(119-HR-5997)
Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2025. The main goal of the bill is to make certain programs that assist homeless veterans and veterans with special needs permanent. It removes expiration dates and temporary limits from several existing veteran assistance programs. Additionally, the bill provides specific funding for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
Specifically designed to provide permanent housing and health services for homeless veterans.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+10
Directly targets the elimination of veteran homelessness through permanent housing and treatment programs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+10
Permanently extends critical housing and health benefits for homeless veterans.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill makes several temporary funding programs permanent, increasing overall government expenditure.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
Increases ongoing spending for veteran services.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill commits $420 million annually after 2026, increasing long-term federal spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Permanent Mental Health and Homelessness Treatment: Section 2(a) removes a subsection from section 2031 of title 38, United States Code, which helps make treatment programs for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans permanent. This is positive because it ensures continued care for vulnerable veterans without the worry of the program expiring.
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Permanent Housing Assistance: Section 2(b) strikes a subsection from section 2041 of title 38, United States Code, making housing assistance for homeless veterans permanent. This gives homeless veterans reliable, ongoing access to housing help.
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Consistent Funding for Veteran Families: Section 2(c) adds a provision to section 2044(e)(1) of title 38, United States Code, providing $420,000,000 for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2026 for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. This is a positive step because it guarantees steady financial support to keep veteran families in their homes.
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Permanent Special Needs Grants: Section 2(d) updates section 2061(d)(1) of title 38, United States Code, by changing the funding timeline for the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs from specific past fiscal years to each fiscal year. This ensures these specialized grants will not run out of authorization.
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Permanent Advisory Committee: Section 2(e) removes a subsection from section 2066 of title 38, United States Code, making the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans permanent. This keeps our elected officials and leaders accountable by maintaining an ongoing committee to focus on homeless veteran issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Low Income Households+9Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Retirees+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+10Improves Affordable Housing+8Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Disability Rights+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+9Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+10Reduces Military Spending-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-3Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan