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Housing Protection for Veterans: VA Education Benefits Count as Income

This act aims to make it easier for servicemembers, veterans, and their families to rent homes by requiring landlords to count VA education benefits as income. It also provides a 60-day grace period before educational benefits are terminated for minor program requirement failures, offering a chance to resolve issues. This ensures greater housing and financial stability for those relying on VA educational assistance.
Key points
Landlords must count VA educational assistance as income when assessing a person's ability to pay rent.
Lease periods can be guaranteed for the duration of an individual's remaining VA educational benefit entitlement.
Veterans and their families get a 60-day notice period to fix minor issues before their VA education benefits are cut off.
Landlords who violate these rules face penalties, including fines, imprisonment, or exclusion from federal housing programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6713
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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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 119_HR_6713.

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 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landlords must count VA educational assistance as income when assessing a person's ability to pay rent.
  • Lease periods can be guaranteed for the duration of an individual's remaining VA educational benefit entitlement.
  • Veterans and their families get a 60-day notice period to fix minor issues before their VA education benefits are cut off.
  • Landlords who violate these rules face penalties, including fines, imprisonment, or exclusion from federal housing programs.
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. 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 2026-01-11.

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