Kelly Morrison (D-MN)
Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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 Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026 aims to establish a new rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families. This program would amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide entitled assistance to qualified veteran families. The bill defines various levels of eligibility based on income thresholds that change across several fiscal years. It also establishes rules for how public housing agencies must provide access to these services and handle information. Furthermore, the act includes provisions regarding service fees and prohibitions on discrimination by rental unit owners.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The entire bill is structured to provide dedicated rental assistance, anti-discrimination protections, and service support directly to veterans.
- Scored +9
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
Creating a permanent entitlement to rental assistance for low-income veterans directly targets and helps prevent veteran homelessness.
- Scored +9
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill significantly expands housing security and support services specifically tailored for military veterans and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Rental Assistance for Veterans: Qualified veteran families will be entitled to rental assistance, which provides financial support for housing (Section 2(a)(B)(i)).
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Protection Against Discrimination: Owners of five or more rental dwelling units are prohibited from refusing to lease to a person because they hold a voucher under this program (Section 2(a)(B)(D)(i)).
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Financial Security for Families: The bill ensures that veteran disability benefits are not counted as income when determining if a family meets the income requirements for assistance (Section 2(a)(B)(H)).
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Support for Continued Eligibility: Families that initially qualify can remain eligible even if their income rises, as long as it does not exceed 100 percent of the area median income (Section 2(a)(A)(ii)).
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Access to Information: Public housing agencies are required to provide assisted veteran families with information regarding available services in their area (Section 2(a)(B)(C)).
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Prompt Service: Public housing agencies must ensure that assistance is furnished with reasonable promptness to all qualified veteran families (Section 2(a)(B)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion Based on Discharge Status: Veterans who received a dishonorable discharge or were discharged due to the sentence of a general court-martial are not considered "veterans" under this program (Section 2(a)(A)(iii)(I)).
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Income Restrictions: Eligibility is strictly tied to specific income limitations that vary by fiscal year, which may limit access for families as the years progress (Section 2(a)(A)(i)).
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 entire bill is structured to provide dedicated rental assistance, anti-discrimination protections, and service support directly to veterans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income veteran families gain a direct entitlement to rental assistance and housing stability. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The exclusion of VA disability benefits from income calculations ensures disabled veterans are not disqualified from receiving housing assistance. Would children be better off under this? — Families with children that include a veteran head of household benefit from guaranteed rental assistance. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged veteran families facing housing cost burdens are eligible for assistance under the program. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retired veterans who qualify financially can benefit from sustained rental support. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older and retired veterans who meet income criteria can secure stable housing through the program. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Younger veterans entering civilian life can benefit from housing support during financial instability. Would men be better off under this? — Male veterans make up a large portion of the veteran population and will benefit from increased housing availability. Would women be better off under this? — Female veterans and families headed by female veterans stand to benefit from accessible housing support.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Creating a permanent entitlement to rental assistance for low-income veterans directly targets and helps prevent veteran homelessness. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill establishes a guaranteed rental assistance entitlement program specifically for low-income veteran families. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing dedicated rental assistance and excluding VA disability benefits from income calculations helps reduce poverty among struggling veteran households.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill significantly expands housing security and support services specifically tailored for military veterans and their families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a federally funded entitlement program administered through local public housing agencies.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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