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Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3726| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to broaden access to temporary lodging facilities provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It specifically expands eligibility for facilities like Fisher Houses , which are housing facilities located at or near VA medical centers, offering temporary accommodation for patients and their families. The bill permits certain TRICARE beneficiaries , defined as "covered beneficiaries" under title 10, to utilize these lodging options on a space-available basis . This new access is granted when these beneficiaries must travel a significant distance to receive medical care or services at a non-Department facility. Additionally, family members and others providing essential support to these TRICARE beneficiaries are also made eligible for temporary lodging under the same conditions, with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs directed to establish criteria for this expanded access.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 5, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Feb 12, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3119
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 5, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged


  • February 12, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3119
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Military medicineVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care

Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3726| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to broaden access to temporary lodging facilities provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It specifically expands eligibility for facilities like Fisher Houses , which are housing facilities located at or near VA medical centers, offering temporary accommodation for patients and their families. The bill permits certain TRICARE beneficiaries , defined as "covered beneficiaries" under title 10, to utilize these lodging options on a space-available basis . This new access is granted when these beneficiaries must travel a significant distance to receive medical care or services at a non-Department facility. Additionally, family members and others providing essential support to these TRICARE beneficiaries are also made eligible for temporary lodging under the same conditions, with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs directed to establish criteria for this expanded access.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 5, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Feb 12, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3119
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 5, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged


  • February 12, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3119
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military medicineVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care