VA homeless veterans mental health program made permanent
In committeeS. 4043Latest action
Sponsor: Jim Banks · Senator · IN
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Official title: Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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S 4043 makes a VA mental health and rehab program for homeless veterans permanent by removing its expiration date.
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What does this do?
This bill removes the expiration date from a Department of Veterans Affairs program. That program provides mental health treatment and rehabilitation services to veterans who are seriously mentally ill and homeless. Without this change, Congress would need to renew the program periodically to keep it running.
Who does it affect?
This affects homeless veterans who are seriously mentally ill and rely on this VA program for mental health care and rehabilitation support.
Why does it matter?
If the expiration date stays in the law, the program could lapse if Congress does not act in time to renew it. Making it permanent means the program continues without needing future congressional action.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 10, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.