VET RENT Act

Veteran's Electronic Transcript of Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act or the VET RENT Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement a standard record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.

The VET RENT Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5402, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing housing assistance to veterans. The bill seeks to address the issue of homelessness among veterans by expanding access to rental assistance programs.

Under the VET RENT Act, veterans who are eligible for VA health care services would also be eligible for rental assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This assistance would be provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.

The bill also includes provisions to streamline the process for veterans to access rental assistance, as well as measures to increase coordination between the VA and HUD in providing housing assistance to veterans. Additionally, the VET RENT Act aims to increase funding for the HUD-VASH program to ensure that all eligible veterans have access to the housing assistance they need. Overall, the VET RENT Act is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of veteran homelessness by expanding access to rental assistance programs and increasing coordination between the VA and HUD. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a significant impact in reducing homelessness among veterans and improving their access to stable housing.