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BillHR 7149 · 119

Veteran Housing Promise Act

Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and expands programs to provide housing assistance to veterans, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the effectiveness of these programs.

Sponsored By

Josh Riley
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 20, 2026
  3. Jan 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, by providing them with increased access to housing assistance and support services. It also impacts the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be responsible for administering and reporting on these programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Housing

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.