Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726)

Summary

Allows active duty military members and their families to use VA temporary housing, like Fisher Houses, if there are empty rooms available for medical care.

What problem does this solve?

Active duty military members and their families often lack affordable places to stay when traveling far for medical care. This bill allows them to use VA temporary housing, like Fisher Houses, if there are empty rooms available.

What does this bill do?

Expands access to VA temporary lodging

Allows active duty military members and their families to stay at VA temporary lodging, like Fisher Houses, on a space-available basis when traveling for medical care.

Covers lodging for a family member's care

Provides lodging access for veterans and active duty members who must travel a significant distance for a family member to receive medical care, not just for the service member's own care.

Extends limit on pension payments

Changes the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments from January 31, 2033, to July 31, 2033.

Who does this affect?

Active duty military members
Families of active duty military members
Veterans

What is the real world impact?

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Provides housing support for military families

Offers active duty military members and their families a free or low-cost place to stay when they travel for medical treatment. This helps reduce the financial burden and stress of finding lodging during a difficult time.

When does this start?

Most provisions take effect when the bill becomes law, but it also sets a specific future date for one item.

Pension payment limit extension

The deadline for certain limits on pension payments is extended to July 31, 2033.