H.R. 4663: Saving Vet Halls Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the Saving Vet Halls Act of 2025, aims to provide financial support to veterans service organizations through grants from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The purpose of these grants is to assist in improving the facilities and technology used by these organizations. Here are the key components of the bill:

Grant Authority

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to grant funds to eligible veterans service organizations specifically for:

Repairing or rehabilitating their facilities.
Acquiring or upgrading technology for their operations.

Use of Funds

Veterans service organizations that receive grants must use the funds for:

Facility repairs or renovations.
Updating or purchasing new technology.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these grants, an organization must submit an application that includes:

A detailed plan for the intended facility repairs or technology upgrades.
Additional information as required by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Selection Process

In selecting which organizations will receive grants, the Secretary will consider several factors, including:

The demonstrated need of the organization.
The quality and feasibility of the proposed plan.
The organization's capacity to execute the plan successfully.
Any other relevant factors as deemed appropriate by the Secretary.

Grant Amount and Limitations

The following limitations apply to the grants:

The maximum grant amount is the greater of either the total cost of the proposed project or $75,000.
An organization that receives a grant can only apply for additional grants after a period of five fiscal years.
Funds cannot be used for constructing or acquiring new facilities.

Funding Authorization

The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10 million for the implementation of the grant program, which will remain available until all funds are used.

Definition of Veterans Service Organization

The bill defines a veterans service organization as one that is chartered under part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, and may include local chapters or units of such organizations.