Bills · S 1921
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1921Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 22· LAST ACTION MAY 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides a new, significant tool to help veterans maintain housing stability and avoid homelessness. For many veterans, their home is a critical asset, and facing foreclosure can be a devastating experience, especially for those who have served the country. If this bill becomes law, struggling veterans will have an additional pathway to keep their homes by getting direct financial assistance from the VA to cover part of their missed mortgage payments.
Without this bill, veterans facing financial difficulties with their VA-guaranteed home loans would continue to rely on existing loan modification programs or other standard foreclosure prevention methods, which might not be sufficient for all circumstances. This new program aims to fill a gap, offering a specific and targeted solution to help protect veterans' homes, thereby reducing the number of foreclosures and supporting the long-term well-being of veteran families.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new "Partial Claim Program" within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help veterans prevent or resolve default on their VA-guaranteed home loans.
This creates a new mechanism specifically designed to provide direct financial assistance to struggling veterans to keep their homes.
PROVISION 02
Defines a "partial claim" as the VA purchasing a portion of the veteran's mortgage debt from the lender, which the veteran then repays to the VA without interest at loan maturity.
This outlines the core financial transaction, allowing the VA to cover arrearages while deferring the veteran's repayment to a later date.
PROVISION 03
Limits the amount of a partial claim to typically 25% of the unpaid principal balance, with exceptions allowing up to 30% for certain individuals or those affected by major disasters.
This sets clear boundaries on the financial exposure for the VA and ensures the program is used for significant, but not overwhelming, portions of debt.
PROVISION 04
Requires the loan holder (lender) to service the partial claim as an agent of the VA and be compensated for these services.
This ensures smooth administration of the program by leveraging existing mortgage servicers and provides for their appropriate reimbursement.
PROVISION 05
Stipulates that a veteran defaulting on the partial claim owes the VA for the loss and may have their future VA home loan entitlement reduced.
This establishes consequences for non-compliance, aiming to protect government funds and ensure responsible use of the program.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 22
Introduced in Senate
MAY 22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1921
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 22, 2025
Last actionMay 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025
Senate BillS 1921Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 22, 2025
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
1
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