Contact Congress about S. 3119: Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
This bill expands who can stay at Fisher Houses and VA temporary lodging near medical facilities. Active-duty service members and more family situations would qualify on a space-available basis. The VA would set rules for how the new access works.
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Fisher House Availability Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Latest action on S. 3119: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who this affects: This bill affects active-duty service members who currently cannot use Fisher Houses, veterans and their families who already use these facilities, and the VA staff who manage lodging. Service members gain a new benefit, while existing users could see more competition for rooms during busy times.
Why this matters: Fisher Houses save military families thousands of dollars in hotel costs when they must travel far from home for medical treatment. Expanding access to active-duty personnel and more family situations could help more people — but it also means more people competing for a limited number of rooms, so the VA's rules for managing access will be critical.
Key provisions in S. 3119
- The bill adds 'eligible individuals' — defined as Armed Forces members (any duty status) and anyone on active duty — to the list of people who can use VA temporary lodging.
- Eligible individuals who must travel a long distance for care at VA or non-VA facilities can use Fisher Houses or other VA lodging when space is available, along with their family and support people.
- When a family member is the one traveling far for medical care (not the veteran or service member), the veteran or service member and supporters can also stay at the lodging on a space-available basis.
- The bill updates the law to make clear that family members and supporters of veterans are covered when they travel with and provide family-like support to the veteran.
- The VA must create official rules for how space-available lodging access will work for the new eligible groups.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3119
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Questions people ask about S. 3119
- What is S. 3119?
- This bill expands who can stay at Fisher Houses and VA temporary lodging near medical facilities. Active-duty service members and more family situations would qualify on a space-available basis. The VA would set rules for how the new access works.
- How do I support or oppose S. 3119?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 3119?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 3119 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
