Fisher House Availability Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-20T08:08:40Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3726 Fisher House Availability Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/20/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3726

The bill, titled "To amend title 38, United States Code," introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3726 on June 4, 2025, seeks to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide temporary lodging facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes not explicitly outlined in the provided context.

Congressional Summary of HR 3726

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3726

Bill HR 3726 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 3726 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2025. Bill HR 3726's most recent activity was The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3726

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3726

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3726

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ella Finch

880

12 days ago

I don't think this bill is good for us. It will make things harder for people like me. It's going to have a big impact on our future.

Johanna Carr

883

12 hours ago

I can't believe this bill, it's so bad for us. I don't like it at all. It's gonna mess everything up. I don't know what they were thinking when they passed it. It's gonna be a disaster. I'm so upset about this. #notgood