What does Preamble of Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities available to certain TRICARE beneficiaries. The availability of lodging will be on a space-available basis.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fisher House Availability Act of 2026.

What does AVAILABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TEMPORARY of Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1708 of Title 38, United States Code, concerning the availability of temporary lodging to veterans and their families. The amendments modify the criteria for eligibility for temporary lodging, expanding access to include covered beneficiaries who must travel a significant distance for care or services. New paragraphs (3) through (6) are added to subsection (b) to define eligibility based on space availability and familial support. The definition of 'covered beneficiary' is established as a member of the uniformed services performing active duty. The term 'Fisher House' is defined as a temporary housing facility near Department medical facilities, constructed and donated by the Fisher House Foundation. Criteria for providing access to temporary lodging facilities on a space-available basis are to be established.

What does EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION. of Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis. Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to extend a date from January 31, 2033, to July 31, 2033.

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Fisher House Availability Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands eligibility for temporary lodging at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to include TRICARE beneficiaries who travel significant distances for care, subject to space availability.
The bill defines 'covered beneficiary' as a member of the uniformed services performing active duty and 'Fisher House' as temporary housing facilities near Department medical facilities.
It extends a limit on payments of pension from January 31, 2033, to July 31, 2033.

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