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Housing support for veterans and their families

New regulations aim to make it easier for veterans, their families, and individuals using veteran education programs to rent housing. Landlords will be required to consider educational benefits as income, increasing their chances of securing housing. The act also introduces a 60-day grace period before losing educational benefits due to minor non-compliance.
Key points
Landlords must count veteran educational benefits as income when assessing rent payment ability.
Lease periods can be tied to the duration of educational benefit eligibility.
Property owners who violate these rules may be barred from federal housing programs and face fines or imprisonment.
Veterans and their families get a 60-day grace period to correct minor issues before losing educational benefits.
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Print number: 118_HR_6336
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-11-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6336.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landlords must count veteran educational benefits as income when assessing rent payment ability.
  • Lease periods can be tied to the duration of educational benefit eligibility.
  • Property owners who violate these rules may be barred from federal housing programs and face fines or imprisonment.
  • Veterans and their families get a 60-day grace period to correct minor issues before losing educational benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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