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H.R. 1957: End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

This bill, known as the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025, aims to improve the housing support services provided to veterans, specifically through the HUD-VASH program. The key elements of the bill are as follows:

1. Enhancements to Case Management

The bill clarifies the staffing requirements for case managers working with homeless veterans or veterans at risk of homelessness. It specifies that:

  • The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans, including those with disabilities.
  • Case managers will be assigned based on the needs of the veterans, ensuring that those requiring assistance receive adequate support.

2. Annual Reporting Requirements

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is required to submit an annual report to Congress on the HUD-VASH program that includes:

  • The number and demographic characteristics of veterans served.
  • The qualifications and demographics of case managers.
  • An assessment of care standards and practices, including staffing ratios and outreach efforts.
  • Statistics regarding rental vouchers, including usage and allocation.
  • Barriers that prevented veterans from using available vouchers.

3. Amendments to the HUD-VASH Program

The bill proposes several changes to the HUD-VASH program, including:

  • Rental assistance will be provided to homeless veterans, those at risk of homelessness, or veterans who may benefit more from rental assistance than other forms of assistance.
  • Case management services will be furnished to veterans determined to require it.
  • If a veteran declines case management, the Secretary must continue to engage with them to encourage participation without jeopardizing their rental assistance.

4. GAO Report on Homeless Veterans

The bill mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to deliver a report within one year of its enactment. This report will cover:

  • The characteristics of veterans served by the HUD-VASH program.
  • Details on case managers, including recruitment and retention rates.
  • Quality assessments of the case management services provided.
  • Metrics on housing stability for veterans in federal assistance programs.

5. Authorization of Administrative Fees

The bill allows for the appropriation of funds to cover administrative fees for public housing agencies, which will be necessary for managing the housing vouchers and associated costs.

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Date Action
Feb. 24, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb. 24, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar. 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar. 10, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar. 06, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 06, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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