Service members, active duty personnel, and their families could use VA lodging.
This bill would let service members and active duty personnel, along with their families, stay in VA temporary lodging like Fisher houses. It would also broaden the definition of 'family member' to include close supporters. This would make these stays available to more people.
Currently, temporary lodging facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, such as Fisher houses, are primarily available for veterans receiving medical care and their immediate family members. The definition of 'family' is specific and limited. If this bill becomes law, these facilities would also be open to members of the Armed Forces (regardless of duty status) and other individuals on active duty, and their families when traveling for care, on a space-available basis. The definition of 'family' would also expand to include other individuals who provide strong, family-like support.
S 3119 · 119th Congress · November 6, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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