Veteran Housing Promise Act
HR 7149, the Veteran Housing Promise Act, removes annual funding limits for multiple veteran housing programs to ensure continuous support for homeless veterans. It amends key sections of Title 38 to replace fixed annual appropriations (e.g., $5 million for homeless veteran grants through 2025) with "such sums as may be necessary" starting in fiscal year 2026 for programs like homeless veterans reintegration, supportive housing for low-income families, and specialized services for veterans with mental health needs. This directly affects homeless veterans, particularly women veterans with children and veterans with special needs, by guaranteeing flexible federal funding. The bill does not create new programs but extends existing ones through permanent, needs-based funding authority.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026
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