H.R. 3726: Fisher House Availability Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-06-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-04-30):
Fisher House Availability Act of 2026
This bill expands eligibility for temporary lodging at a Fisher House to additional individuals receiving medical care or treatment at a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) or non-VA facility or those accompanying individuals receiving such treatment. (Fisher Houses are where the VA furnishes no-cost lodging to veterans and other eligible individuals when receiving treatment or accompanying an individual receiving treatment.)
Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to provide lodging at a Fisher House on a space-available basis to
- members of the uniformed services performing active duty (i.e., covered beneficiaries) who must travel a significant distance to receive care or services;
- family members and others accompanying such covered beneficiaries to receive care or services;
- veterans, members of a veteran's family, and others who must travel a significant distance for a member of a veteran's family to receive care or services; and
- covered beneficiaries, members of a covered beneficiary’s family, and others who must travel a significant distance for a member of a beneficiary’s family to receive care or services.
Finally, the bill extends the limitation on pension amounts for certain hospitalized or institutionalized veterans through July 31, 2033.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Debbie Dingell | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-09-11 |
| Joe Neguse | D CO 2025-10-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3726 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3726?
H.R. 3726 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Fisher House Availability Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3726 are available on congress.gov.
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