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Veterans Support Extension: Healthcare, Benefits, and Housing Programs

This act extends critical support programs for veterans, ensuring continued access to healthcare, educational benefits, and housing assistance. This means veterans will continue to benefit from existing services and programs that directly impact their health, finances, and life stability. The changes also include improvements to the program assisting veterans at risk of losing their homes.
Key points
Continued Healthcare Access: Extended the authority to collect copayments for hospital and nursing home care, and the requirement to provide nursing home care for service-connected disabled veterans.
Mental Health and Rural Access: Extended the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and funding for the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program.
Educational and Housing Benefits: Extended the restoration of educational assistance entitlement for school closures and various grant programs for homeless veterans, including women and those with children, as well as assistance for specially adapted housing.
Housing Assistance Improvements: Made improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Partial Claim Program, aiming to help veterans avoid foreclosure and provide more flexible debt management options.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5420
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Extenders Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5420.

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 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Continued Healthcare Access: Extended the authority to collect copayments for hospital and nursing home care, and the requirement to provide nursing home care for service-connected disabled veterans.
  • Mental Health and Rural Access: Extended the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and funding for the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program.
  • Educational and Housing Benefits: Extended the restoration of educational assistance entitlement for school closures and various grant programs for homeless veterans, including women and those with children, as well as assistance for specially adapted housing.
  • Housing Assistance Improvements: Made improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Partial Claim Program, aiming to help veterans avoid foreclosure and provide more flexible debt management options.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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