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119-hr-1960119th CongressWALLET

Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

In Committee

Summary

Clear guidance and a defined process for VA homeless‑veterans grants. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to publish guidance and best practices for applicants on a VA website and to hold at least two one‑hour online information sessions before application deadlines that include Q&A and explanations of application language.

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  • Nonprofit and local service providers: Applicants would get publicly posted guidance and at least two online sessions, each at least one hour, with time to ask questions and learn about specific application language.
  • Veterans experiencing homelessness: Organizations that run outreach and housing projects could face fewer application barriers, making it easier to seek funding for programs that serve homeless veterans.
  • VA operations: The department must post guidance on an appropriate VA website and schedule the required online sessions after a funding notice and before the application deadline.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

VA would offer homeless grant guidance

This bill would require the VA to post guidance and best practices online for groups seeking homeless veteran service grants. After a funding notice and before the deadline, the VA would host at least two online information sessions. Each session would last at least one hour, allow questions, and explain the exact application language. Sessions would also point to other places to get help. This would make applying easier, but it would not change who can get grants or how much money is available.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

  • Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

  • Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 5/7/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 6/4/2025

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 8/1/2025

  • Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/6/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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