HR 5420 United States House · 119th Congress

VA Extenders Act of 2025

The VA Extenders Act of 2025 extends numerous existing Department of Veterans Affairs programs and authorities through September 30, 2026, rather than expiring at the end of 2025. It covers health care services (including copayment collections, nursing home care requirements, and suicide prevention grants), benefits (such as educational assistance restoration and medical examinations), and housing programs (including support for homeless veterans and specially adapted housing). Key provisions include extending the Partial Claim Program for veterans with housing loans, which helps prevent foreclosures, and requiring annual reports on program performance. The bill directly affects veterans who rely on these VA services by ensuring program continuity for another year. It does not create new programs but maintains current structures and funding authorizations.
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Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Last action Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 17, 2025
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