119th Congress
H.R. 1960
Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Glenn Thompson(R-PA)
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (11)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Donald G. Davis (D-NC)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA)
Added later (8)
- Josh Harder (D-CA) · Apr 7, 2025
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA) · May 7, 2025
- Pete Stauber (R-MN) · Jun 4, 2025
- Susie Lee (D-NV) · Aug 1, 2025
- George Whitesides (D-CA) · Nov 25, 2025
- Dave Min (D-CA) · Dec 16, 2025
- Joe Neguse (D-CO) · Dec 18, 2025
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · Apr 6, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide specified guidance to entities seeking grants for the provision of comprehensive service programs to homeless veterans (e.g., rehabilitative services). Specifically, the VA must provide guidance and best practices on a publicly available VA website. Additionally, after the announcement of a funding notice and before the application deadline, the VA must offer at least two online information sessions for entities seeking grants.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held - Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. - Mar 10, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1045) - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House