Every Veteran Housed Act
This bill (HR 3869, the Every Veteran Housed Act) expands eligibility for veterans' homelessness benefits by redefining who qualifies as a "veteran" under existing law. It removes barriers for veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable or by general court-martial, regardless of service length, component (active/reserve), or current military status. The bill ensures these veterans can access housing assistance programs without being excluded due to prior discharge status or service details. It makes minor conforming changes to related provisions but does not create new benefits or alter funding. This directly affects veterans previously excluded from homelessness assistance due to technical discharge or service criteria.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 10, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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