Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to open its temporary lodging, including Fisher Houses, to veterans, active-duty members, and their families who travel long distances for care, and moves a pension payment limit date from January 31, 2033 to July 31, 2033.

Official title: Fisher House Availability Act of 2026

Next stop Senate: awaiting action

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House

Introduced 04-JUN-2025

Referred 04-JUN-2025

Approved by committee 12-FEB-2026

Reported 30-APR-2026

On the calendar 30-APR-2026

Passed 19-MAY-2026

Senate

Received 20-MAY-2026

Key points

Allows VA temporary lodging to be used on a space-available basis by veterans, active-duty members, and family members or others who must travel a significant distance for care at VA or non-VA facilities.
Covers family members and others who provide familial support to a covered beneficiary receiving care while traveling.
Directs the Secretary to set criteria for providing this space-available access.
Extends the date in 38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7) from January 31, 2033 to July 31, 2033.

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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Reported to House" (30-APR-2026); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 19-MAY-2026).

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Committee referrals (3)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) Cosponsors · 3

■ 3 D

3 Democrats

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