Bill · S. 3119· Senate(119-S-3119)
Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 amends title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide temporary lodging in Fisher houses or other appropriate facilities. This lodging is available on a space-available basis for members of the Armed Forces, individuals on active duty, and their family members. These individuals must be traveling a significant distance to receive care or services at Department or non-Department facilities.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
Expands the availability of VA-managed lodging to active duty members and their families.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
Expands lodging access for active duty members and families traveling for care, supporting the overall healthcare experience.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Provides an alternative to expensive hotels for families traveling for medical care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Lodging Access: Members of the Armed Forces, individuals on active duty, and their families can now access temporary lodging when traveling significant distances for care at Department or non-Department facilities. This is found in Section 2, subsection (b), paragraphs (3), (4), and (5).
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Support for Caregivers: The bill allows individuals who provide the equivalent of familial support to accompany patients and utilize the temporary lodging. This is found in Section 2, subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3)(B), (4)(B), and (5)(B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Availability: Lodging for eligible individuals and their families is only provided on a space-available basis, which means it is not guaranteed. This is found in Section 2, subsection (b), paragraphs (3), (4), and (5).
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 Low Income Households+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Children+2Good For Veterans+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Healthcare Access+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3
- 3/18/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 12/10/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
- 11/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut