S. 3119: Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-11-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-06):
Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
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 others 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 Armed Forces, regardless of duty status, or any individual on active duty (i.e., eligible individuals) who must travel a significant distance to receive care or services;
- family members and others accompanying such eligible individuals 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
- eligible individuals, members of an eligible individual’s family, and others who must travel a significant distance for a member of an eligible individual’s family to receive care or services.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-11-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3119 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3119?
S. 3119 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fisher House Availability Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3119 are available on congress.gov.
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