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HR 5997

Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Julia Brownley and 1 co-sponsor

The Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025 secures $420M annually for housing and support services, aiding homeless veterans and low-income families in need.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Bill Summary · HR 5997

Summary of HR 5997 - Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: HR 5997
- Title: Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025
- Status: Introduced in House
- Introduced On: November 10, 2025
- Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to make permanent certain programs that assist homeless veterans and other veterans with special needs. The bill seeks to enhance support for these vulnerable populations by ensuring the continuity of critical services and financial assistance.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant amendments to existing laws concerning veterans' assistance:

  1. Treatment for Seriously Mentally Ill and Homeless Veterans:

    • The bill proposes to amend Section 2031 by removing subsection (b), which may streamline or enhance the treatment protocols for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans.

  2. Housing Assistance for Homeless Veterans:

    • Section 2041 is amended to eliminate subsection (c), potentially simplifying the housing assistance framework for homeless veterans.

  3. Financial Assistance for Supportive Services:

    • Section 2044(e)(1) is revised to establish a funding commitment of $420,000,000 for each fiscal year following 2026. This funding is designated for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, ensuring ongoing financial support.

  4. Grant Program for Homeless Veterans with Special Needs:

    • Section 2061(d)(1) is amended to extend the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to each fiscal year, rather than limiting it to specific years (2007 through 2024).

  5. Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans:

    • The bill proposes to amend Section 2066 by removing subsection (d), which may impact the structure or function of the advisory committee.

Affected Parties

The primary beneficiaries of the Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025 will be:
- Homeless veterans and those with special needs who require housing and mental health support.
- Very low-income veteran families who will receive financial assistance for supportive services.
- Organizations and agencies involved in providing services to veterans will also be impacted by the changes in funding and program structure.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further consideration.
  • If passed, the amendments will ensure that critical support programs for homeless veterans remain in place and are adequately funded moving forward.

This legislation represents a commitment to addressing the ongoing challenges faced by veterans experiencing homelessness and aims to provide a more stable and supportive environment for their reintegration into society.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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