Bill · H.R. 8985· House(119-HR-8985)
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Kelly Morrison
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026 aims to establish a new rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families. This program would amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide entitled assistance to qualified veteran families. The bill defines various levels of eligibility based on income thresholds that change across several fiscal years. It also establishes rules for how public housing agencies must provide access to these services and handle information. Furthermore, the act includes provisions regarding service fees and prohibitions on discrimination by rental unit owners.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The entire bill is structured to provide dedicated rental assistance, anti-discrimination protections, and service support directly to veterans.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+9
Creating a permanent entitlement to rental assistance for low-income veterans directly targets and helps prevent veteran homelessness.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+9
The bill significantly expands housing security and support services specifically tailored for military veterans and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Rental Assistance for Veterans: Qualified veteran families will be entitled to rental assistance, which provides financial support for housing (Section 2(a)(B)(i)).
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Protection Against Discrimination: Owners of five or more rental dwelling units are prohibited from refusing to lease to a person because they hold a voucher under this program (Section 2(a)(B)(D)(i)).
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Financial Security for Families: The bill ensures that veteran disability benefits are not counted as income when determining if a family meets the income requirements for assistance (Section 2(a)(B)(H)).
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Support for Continued Eligibility: Families that initially qualify can remain eligible even if their income rises, as long as it does not exceed 100 percent of the area median income (Section 2(a)(A)(ii)).
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Access to Information: Public housing agencies are required to provide assisted veteran families with information regarding available services in their area (Section 2(a)(B)(C)).
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Prompt Service: Public housing agencies must ensure that assistance is furnished with reasonable promptness to all qualified veteran families (Section 2(a)(B)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion Based on Discharge Status: Veterans who received a dishonorable discharge or were discharged due to the sentence of a general court-martial are not considered "veterans" under this program (Section 2(a)(A)(iii)(I)).
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Income Restrictions: Eligibility is strictly tied to specific income limitations that vary by fiscal year, which may limit access for families as the years progress (Section 2(a)(A)(i)).
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+9Good For Low Income Households+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Children+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Men+3Good For Women+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+9Improves Affordable Housing+8Improves Poverty Reduction+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+9
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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