Bill · S. 3137· Senate(119-S-3137)
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 11/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tina Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025" creates a rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families. It establishes an entitlement to rental assistance for qualified veterans based on income limits that gradually expand from 2026 to 2030. The bill prohibits landlords with five or more units from discriminating against voucher holders. It also ensures that VA disability benefits are not counted as income when determining eligibility. Public housing agencies will manage the program and provide veterans with information on available local services.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10
Specifically targets low-income veteran families with rental assistance.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The entire bill is designed to provide housing assistance specifically for veterans.
Does this make housing cost less?+10
The bill creates an entitlement to rental assistance specifically for low-income veteran families.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The act establishes a new entitlement program with permanent funding.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-3
The bill creates a permanent appropriation for rental assistance, which increases government spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-3
Permanent appropriations without spending caps generally decrease fiscal responsibility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Rental Assistance: Qualified veteran families are entitled to rental assistance, which provides a direct benefit for housing stability. (Section 2(a)(B)(i))
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Expanded Eligibility Over Time: The income limits for qualifying veterans increase every year from 2026 through 2030, allowing more veterans to qualify for help over time. (Section 2(a)(A)(i))
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Protections Against Landlord Discrimination: Landlords owning five or more units cannot refuse to rent to someone just because they have a voucher from this program. (Section 2(a)(D)(i))
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Financial Benefit for Disabled Veterans: VA disability benefits are not counted as income, making it easier for disabled veterans to meet the income requirements for assistance. (Section 2(a)(H))
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Access to Support Services: Veteran families will receive information about other available services in their area through their public housing agencies. (Section 2(a)(C))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Certain Veterans: People who received a dishonorable discharge or were dismissed by a general court-martial are not eligible for this assistance. (Section 2(a)(A)(iii)(II))
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+10Good For Veterans+10Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Men+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Business Owners-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+10Reduces Homelessness+10Improves Poverty Reduction+8Improves Disability Rights+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-5Improves Fiscal Responsibility-3Reduces National Debt-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+10
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 11/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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