What does Preamble of Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be directed to make temporary lodging facilities available on a space-available basis. These facilities would be accessible to members of the Armed Forces, individuals on active duty, and their family members.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fisher House Availability Act of 2025.

What does EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS of Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1708 of Title 38, United States Code, concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) temporary lodging program. The Secretary may now furnish temporary lodging in Fisher Houses or other appropriate facilities to individuals described in subsection (b). Eligibility for temporary lodging is expanded to include individuals who must travel a significant distance to receive care or services, as well as family members providing familial support. Access to temporary lodging on a space-available basis is further extended to family members of eligible individuals and accompanying support persons. The legislation establishes criteria for providing access to temporary lodging facilities on a space-available basis. The term 'eligible individual' is defined as a member of the Armed Forces or any individual on active duty. The term 'Fisher House' is defined as a housing facility located near a VA medical facility, available for temporary use by patients and others described in subsection (b), and constructed/donated by the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services Foundation or the Fisher House Foundation, Inc.

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Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities, including Fisher Houses, available on a space-available basis to members of the Armed Forces, active duty individuals, and their family members.
The legislation expands eligibility for temporary lodging to include individuals traveling significant distances for care and family members providing support, along with establishing criteria for space-available access.
The bill formally defines 'Fisher House' as a housing facility near a VA medical center provided by the Fisher House Foundation.

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