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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 30, 2025
BillsArmed Forces and National SecurityH.R. 1815Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 1815Signed Into LawArmed Forces and National Security

House Republicans expand VA home loan eligibility and benefits for veterans.

Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick (R-WI)Introduced Mar 3, 2025
In plain English

The VA gains authority to pay lenders money to prevent foreclosure of VA-guaranteed home loans, provided the VA gets a legal claim on the property, and must develop procedures to help veterans avoid foreclosure before taking other actions. The bill also creates a five-year program allowing the VA to purchase a portion of defaulted loans for primary residences and requires the VA to report to Congress on whether veterans face discrimination when hiring real estate agents. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) sponsored the bill, which became law in July 2025.

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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Mar 3
House committee
May 20
House floor
May 19
Senate
Jul 15
Signed
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Activity timeline

Jul 30
Jul 30, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-31.
Jul 30
Jul 30, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-31.
Jul 30
Jul 30, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 30
Jul 30, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 18
Jul 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 18
Jul 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 16
Jul 16, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15
Jul 15, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4373-4374)
Jul 15
Jul 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 15
Jul 15, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Full action log

All 29 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 30
Became Public Law No: 119-31.
Jul 30
Became Public Law No: 119-31.
Jul 30
Signed by President.
Jul 30
Signed by President.
Jul 18
HOUSEPresented to President.
Jul 18
Presented to President.
Jul 16
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4373-4374)
Jul 15
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 15
SENATESenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 20
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2126-2127)
May 19
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2126-2127)
May 19
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.
May 19
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2126-2129)
May 19
HOUSEMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
May 19
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-104.
May 19
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-104.
May 6
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 10
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 10
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 3
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3
Introduced in House
Mar 3
Introduced in House

In the news

VA Home Loan Hearing Targets Veteran Costs - Legis1
VA partial claim draft arrives with detail sought on limits - National Mortgage News
Congress Redrew Military, VA Benefits in 2025. The Changes Are Massive. - Military.com
A New VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Is a Step toward Helping Veterans Avoid Foreclosure, but Implementation Issues Remain - Urban Institute
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