What does Preamble of Every Veteran Housed Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38, United States Code. The stated purpose is to expand eligibility for homelessness benefits. These benefits are administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Every Veteran Housed Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Every Veteran Housed Act'.

What does EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HOMELESSNESS BENEFITS UNDER LAWS of Every Veteran Housed Act do?

This section amends Section 2002 of Title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of 'veteran' for purposes related to homelessness benefits. The amendment removes the phrase '(a) In General.--' and adds new paragraphs (3) and (4) to subsection (a). Paragraph (3) expands the definition of 'veteran' to include individuals discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable or by reason of a general court-martial sentence, regardless of service length or component. Paragraph (4) defines 'uniformed services' as having the meaning given in section 101 of Title 10. Subsection (b) of Section 2002 is struck. Section 106(b) of Title 38 is amended to insert '20,' after '19,' in the matter following paragraph (3). Section 5303A(b)(3)(F) of Title 38 is amended to replace specific section references with a reference to 'chapter 20'.

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Every Veteran Housed Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Maxine Dexter (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill broadens the definition of 'veteran' for homelessness benefits to include those discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of service length.
It defines 'uniformed services' according to section 101 of Title 10.
The bill amends existing sections of Title 38 of the U.S. Code to reference 'chapter 20' related to homelessness benefits.

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