Summary
The End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide case management services to eligible veterans participating in the HUD-VASH program, which helps homeless veterans secure housing. The VA would prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans when assigning case managers. The bill would also protect veterans from losing housing assistance or facing eviction solely because they refuse case management or cannot receive it for health and safety reasons.
Currently, the HUD-VASH program is limited to veterans with chronic mental illness or substance use disorders. This bill would expand eligibility to include any veteran who is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or receiving other housing assistance if the VA determines HUD-VASH vouchers would be more appropriate. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office would be required to report to Congress on the program's outcomes, including information about case managers, services provided, and housing stability metrics for participating veterans.
The bill is currently under committee consideration and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 10, 2025
HearingHouseHearing9 witnesses
Mar 11, 2025 · 14:15
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025, H.R. 980, the Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025, H.R.1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025, H.R. 1458, the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025, H.R. 1960, the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025, H.R. 1527, the Reforming Education for Veterans Act, H.R. 1793, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025, H.R. 1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act, H.R. 1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, H.R. 1814, Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025 , H.R. 1957, the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025, H.R. 1423, Guard and Reserve Parity Act of 2025, Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes, and H.R. 1803, the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025
Summary
On March 11, 2025, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a legislative hearing to discuss a broad slate of fourteen bills. These proposals focus on modernizing and expanding benefits for veterans, including the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which seeks to ensure National Guard and Reserve members receive credit toward GI Bill eligibility for all days served on active duty. Other key legislation examined included the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act and the End Veteran Homelessness Act, alongside bills aimed at streamlining aviation training and improving transparency in vocational rehabilitation programs. Witnesses from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including John Bell and Nick Pamperin, provided technical feedback on the feasibility and implementation of the proposed changes. They were joined by representatives from veteran service organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Paralyzed Veterans of America, as well as policy experts from the American Enterprise Institute and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Testimony generally highlighted the need to adapt VA programs to current economic conditions, such as the rising costs of housing and the evolving technical requirements of the modern workforce. While the hearing provided a platform for stakeholders to debate the merits and potential costs of these bills, no immediate votes were taken. The subcommittee will now review the testimony and evidence presented to determine which pieces of legislation, if any, will be amended and scheduled for a formal markup. This hearing is a preliminary step in the legislative process and does not guarantee that any of the discussed bills will advance to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
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Witnesses(9)
| Name | Position | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. John BellU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Executive Director, Loan Guaranty Service | |
| Mr. Nick PamperinU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Executive Director, Veterans Readiness & Employment | |
| Mr. Thomas J. AlphonsoU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Assistant Director, Policy and Implementation, VBA Education Service | |
| Mr. Tobias PeterAmerican Enterprise Institute | Co-Director of the Housing Center, Senior Fellow | |
| Mr. Will HubbardVeterans Education Success | Vice President for Veterans and Military Policy | |
| Ms. Elizabeth BalceMortgage Bankers Association | Executive Vice President of Servicing at Carrington Mortgage | |
| Ms. Jill AlbaneseU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Director of Clinical Operations | |
| Ms. Julie HowellParalyzed Veterans of America | Associate Legislative Director for Government Relations | |
| Ms. Kristina KeenanVeterans of Foreign Wars | Deputy Director, National Legislative Service |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
HearingHouseMarkup
Feb 24, 2026 · 19:30
H.R. 982, Warriors to Workforce Act; H.R. 5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.7049, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R.7083, CRUISE Act; H.R.7103, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act; H.R.7141, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act; H.R. 1803, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025; H.R. 1957, End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025; H.R. 1965, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act; H.R. 3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act; H.R.5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance; H.R.7150, To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Summary
On February 24, 2026, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a markup of 12 bills designed to support veterans across multiple areas. The bills examined included the Warriors to Workforce Act, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act, CRUISE Act, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act, End Veteran Homelessness Act, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act, and two bills addressing educational transcripts and VA housing loan reporting. The legislation collectively addresses key veteran priorities including housing assistance and homelessness prevention, education and workforce training, mental health services, and access to emerging technology opportunities. Several bills focus on expanding housing support, such as the End Veteran Homelessness Act, which would improve the HUD-VASH program by expanding eligibility and requiring case management services for homeless veterans. The Affordable Housing Guarantee Act would increase loan guaranty amounts for disabled veterans. Other bills target veteran employment pathways and educational benefits. As a markup, this proceeding allowed the subcommittee to review and potentially amend the bills before deciding whether to advance them. A markup does not guarantee that bills will proceed further in the legislative process. The subcommittee's actions would determine which bills, if any, move forward for consideration by the full committee or the House.
Video
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 10, 2025
HearingHouseHearing9 witnesses
Mar 11, 2025 · 14:15
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025, H.R. 980, the Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025, H.R.1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025, H.R. 1458, the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025, H.R. 1960, the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025, H.R. 1527, the Reforming Education for Veterans Act, H.R. 1793, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025, H.R. 1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act, H.R. 1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, H.R. 1814, Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025 , H.R. 1957, the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025, H.R. 1423, Guard and Reserve Parity Act of 2025, Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes, and H.R. 1803, the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025
Summary
On March 11, 2025, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a legislative hearing to discuss a broad slate of fourteen bills. These proposals focus on modernizing and expanding benefits for veterans, including the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which seeks to ensure National Guard and Reserve members receive credit toward GI Bill eligibility for all days served on active duty. Other key legislation examined included the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act and the End Veteran Homelessness Act, alongside bills aimed at streamlining aviation training and improving transparency in vocational rehabilitation programs. Witnesses from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including John Bell and Nick Pamperin, provided technical feedback on the feasibility and implementation of the proposed changes. They were joined by representatives from veteran service organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Paralyzed Veterans of America, as well as policy experts from the American Enterprise Institute and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Testimony generally highlighted the need to adapt VA programs to current economic conditions, such as the rising costs of housing and the evolving technical requirements of the modern workforce. While the hearing provided a platform for stakeholders to debate the merits and potential costs of these bills, no immediate votes were taken. The subcommittee will now review the testimony and evidence presented to determine which pieces of legislation, if any, will be amended and scheduled for a formal markup. This hearing is a preliminary step in the legislative process and does not guarantee that any of the discussed bills will advance to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
Video
Witnesses(9)
| Name | Position | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. John BellU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Executive Director, Loan Guaranty Service | |
| Mr. Nick PamperinU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Executive Director, Veterans Readiness & Employment | |
| Mr. Thomas J. AlphonsoU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Assistant Director, Policy and Implementation, VBA Education Service | |
| Mr. Tobias PeterAmerican Enterprise Institute | Co-Director of the Housing Center, Senior Fellow | |
| Mr. Will HubbardVeterans Education Success | Vice President for Veterans and Military Policy | |
| Ms. Elizabeth BalceMortgage Bankers Association | Executive Vice President of Servicing at Carrington Mortgage | |
| Ms. Jill AlbaneseU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Director of Clinical Operations | |
| Ms. Julie HowellParalyzed Veterans of America | Associate Legislative Director for Government Relations | |
| Ms. Kristina KeenanVeterans of Foreign Wars | Deputy Director, National Legislative Service |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
HearingHouseMarkup
Feb 24, 2026 · 19:30
H.R. 982, Warriors to Workforce Act; H.R. 5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.7049, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R.7083, CRUISE Act; H.R.7103, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act; H.R.7141, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act; H.R. 1803, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025; H.R. 1957, End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025; H.R. 1965, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act; H.R. 3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act; H.R.5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance; H.R.7150, To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Summary
On February 24, 2026, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a markup of 12 bills designed to support veterans across multiple areas. The bills examined included the Warriors to Workforce Act, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act, CRUISE Act, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act, End Veteran Homelessness Act, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act, and two bills addressing educational transcripts and VA housing loan reporting. The legislation collectively addresses key veteran priorities including housing assistance and homelessness prevention, education and workforce training, mental health services, and access to emerging technology opportunities. Several bills focus on expanding housing support, such as the End Veteran Homelessness Act, which would improve the HUD-VASH program by expanding eligibility and requiring case management services for homeless veterans. The Affordable Housing Guarantee Act would increase loan guaranty amounts for disabled veterans. Other bills target veteran employment pathways and educational benefits. As a markup, this proceeding allowed the subcommittee to review and potentially amend the bills before deciding whether to advance them. A markup does not guarantee that bills will proceed further in the legislative process. The subcommittee's actions would determine which bills, if any, move forward for consideration by the full committee or the House.
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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
