United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8985 — Housing for All Veterans Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance housing benefits for veterans.

This legislation seeks to improve access to affordable housing for veterans. It addresses the need for better housing options and support for those who have served in the military.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may help veteran families secure better housing options.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)

    (23) Low-income veteran rental assistance program.--...

    This adds a new paragraph to Section 8, creating a rental assistance program for low-income veteran families.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

housing veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8985?
HR 8985 is sponsored by Lawler, Michael (Republican) and Morrison, Kelly (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8985?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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