Bills · HR 6713
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6713Armed Forces and National Security
Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act
INTRO DEC 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge many veterans and their families face: securing stable housing while pursuing education or job training. Often, income from VA education benefits is not consistently recognized by landlords, leading to denials or difficulties in renting, even if the individual has a steady income stream. By mandating that landlords count these benefits as income, the bill aims to prevent housing discrimination and expand housing options for veterans.
If this bill becomes law, veterans would have greater financial stability and peace of mind, knowing their VA benefits are a recognized form of income for housing purposes. It would also provide a crucial grace period for maintaining educational benefits, preventing sudden cut-offs that could disrupt their studies or training. Without this law, veterans might continue to struggle with housing access, impacting their ability to complete education and successfully transition into civilian careers.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Landlords must treat specific Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits as income when evaluating a servicemember's, veteran's, or their family's ability to pay rent for a residential lease.
This ensures that a significant source of income for many veterans and their families is recognized, making it easier for them to qualify for housing.
PROVISION 02
Landlords are prohibited from requiring a residential lease period that exceeds the number of months a 'covered individual' has remaining for their VA educational assistance benefits.
This provides flexibility for veterans and their families, aligning their housing commitments with the duration of their educational or training programs.
PROVISION 03
Landlords who knowingly violate these rules can be barred from participating in federal housing programs and may face fines or imprisonment.
This establishes serious consequences to ensure compliance and protect servicemembers and veterans from unfair housing practices.
PROVISION 04
The VA must provide a 60-day notice period before terminating a 'covered individual's' educational assistance benefits due to certain program requirement failures (e.g., missing an appointment, withdrawing from a class).
This gives beneficiaries time to correct issues or make alternative arrangements, preventing abrupt loss of crucial support for their education and living expenses.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
DEC 15
Introduced in House
DEC 15
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6713
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 15, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025
House BillHR 6713Armed Forces and National Security
Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act
INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
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