Veteran Housing Promise Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the maximum authorizations of appropriations for certain benefits for homeless veterans administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to make permanent the authority of the Secretary to carry out certain programs for homeless veterans.
This bill, HB7149, proposes to remove limits on the amount of money that can be spent on certain benefits for homeless veterans and to make permanent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to run specific programs for these veterans. Essentially, it aims to ensure that resources and support for homeless veterans are not restricted by budget caps and that the Secretary's programs remain in place indefinitely.
The bill would mainly affect homeless veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing them with more flexibility in funding and ongoing support services. By making the Secretary's authority permanent, the bill seeks to ensure continuous and reliable assistance for veterans who are homeless.
HB7149 was introduced on January 20, 2026, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further review. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the committee will evaluate the bill's details, potential impacts, and feasibility before it can move forward for a vote.
