Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
Sponsored By: Senator Banks, Jim [R-IN]
In Committee
Summary
Makes VA authority to treat and rehabilitate seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans permanent. This bill would repeal subsection (b) of 38 U.S.C. 2031 and adjust the introductory language of subsection (a) to codify ongoing authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide treatment and rehabilitation to seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Permanent VA care for homeless veterans
If enacted, this bill would make the VA's authority to treat and rehabilitate seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans permanent. It would repeal subsection (b) of 38 U.S.C. 2031 and adjust subsection (a). Veterans who are homeless and have a serious mental illness would be able to receive VA treatment and rehabilitation services under this permanent authority. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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