Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
HR 7047, the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act, expands eligibility for veterans' health care services by adding Section 2031 to the qualifying criteria under existing law. This change allows more homeless veterans to access the program, directly affecting those who previously did not meet the specific eligibility requirements. The bill also permanently authorizes the program by removing expiration language and adjusting administrative provisions in Title 38 of the U.S. Code. These changes ensure the program continues without needing annual reauthorization and broadens access to critical health services for homeless veterans.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Raul Ruiz
DDemocratic
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