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Homes for Heroes Act

USA119th CongressHR-2791| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Max L. Miller

Max L. Miller

Republican Representative

Ohio

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Homes for Heroes Act aims to significantly enhance housing benefits for eligible veterans by increasing their maximum housing loan guaranty entitlement. Specifically, it amends title 38, United States Code, to raise the entitlement from 25 percent to 37.5 percent of the Freddie Mac conforming loan limit , allowing veterans to secure larger home loans with VA backing. Additionally, the bill modifies the fee schedule for interest rate reduction refinancing housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This adjustment introduces a new, tiered structure for loan fees, varying from 0.25 percent to 0.75 percent based on the loan's closing date, which will impact the cost of refinancing for veterans over different periods.

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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
Sep 18, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-303.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 18, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.


  • September 18, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-303.

Armed Forces and National Security

Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Homes for Heroes Act

USA119th CongressHR-2791| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
The Homes for Heroes Act aims to significantly enhance housing benefits for eligible veterans by increasing their maximum housing loan guaranty entitlement. Specifically, it amends title 38, United States Code, to raise the entitlement from 25 percent to 37.5 percent of the Freddie Mac conforming loan limit , allowing veterans to secure larger home loans with VA backing. Additionally, the bill modifies the fee schedule for interest rate reduction refinancing housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This adjustment introduces a new, tiered structure for loan fees, varying from 0.25 percent to 0.75 percent based on the loan's closing date, which will impact the cost of refinancing for veterans over different periods.

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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
Sep 18, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-303.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 18, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.


  • September 18, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-303.
Max L. Miller

Max L. Miller

Republican Representative

Ohio

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs