# 119-hr-1960: Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025

119-hr-1960, Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1960
- Congress: 119
- Title: Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27] (D-CA), 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- VA would offer homeless grant guidance: benefit, low. 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 e…

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- 119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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## Sources
- [119-hr-1960 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1960)

## Related
- [119-hr-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7567)
- [119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3277)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1960 (as of 2026-04-21).