Josh Riley (D-NY)
Veteran Housing Promise Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Veteran Housing Promise Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code regarding benefits for homeless veterans. The bill seeks to eliminate maximum appropriation limits for several specific programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It replaces specific dollar amounts with language allowing for "such sums as may be necessary" to ensure permanent funding. These changes apply to various programs including reintegration, grant programs for specific demographics, and supportive services. Additionally, the bill makes certain authorities for programs for homeless veterans permanent.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides permanent and uncapped funding for several critical programs serving homeless veterans.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
The bill eliminates appropriation limits for several key programs dedicated to assisting homeless veterans.
- Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill eliminates maximum appropriation limits to ensure permanent and flexible funding for homeless veteran programs.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill removes spending caps on several veteran programs, which may increase federal outlays.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Comprehensive Service Programs: By changing the authorization to "such sums as may be necessary," the bill ensures that the Secretary has the required funding to carry out these services without a set cap (Section 2, subsection a).
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Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs: The bill expands the funding availability for fiscal years 2027 and subsequent years to "such sums as may be necessary," providing more flexible funding for these programs (Section 2, subsection b).
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Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans With Children Reintegration Grant Program: The amendment allows for "such sums as may be necessary" starting in fiscal year 2026, which provides for funding beyond the previous limits (Section 2, subsection c).
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Financial Assistance for Supportive Services for Very Low-Income Veteran Families in Permanent Housing: The bill ensures that "such sums as may be necessary" are available to carry out these services (Section 2, subsection d).
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Grant Program for Homeless Veterans With Special Needs: The provision changes the funding structure so that for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, "such sums as may be necessary" are available (Section 2, subsection e).
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Technical Assistance Grants for Nonprofit Community-Based Groups: The bill updates the funding for these grants to allow for "such sums as may be necessary" starting in fiscal year 2026 (Section 2, subsection f).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides permanent and uncapped funding for several critical programs serving homeless veterans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill expands funding availability for supportive services targeting very low-income veteran families. Would women be better off under this? — The bill ensures permanent and flexible funding for the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans With Children Reintegration Grant Program.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill eliminates appropriation limits for several key programs dedicated to assisting homeless veterans. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill ensures permanent and uncapped funding for various programs aimed at housing homeless veterans. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill increases funding flexibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill eliminates maximum appropriation limits to ensure permanent and flexible funding for homeless veteran programs.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill makes the authority for treating seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans permanent.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill removes spending caps on several veteran programs, which may increase federal outlays.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York