Bill > HR3726

This bill, known as the Fisher House Availability Act of 2025, proposes to expand the availability of temporary lodging facilities at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities for TRICARE beneficiaries. Specifically, the bill allows TRICARE beneficiaries (which typically include active-duty service members, veterans, and their families) to use VA temporary lodging facilities on a space-available basis when they must travel a significant distance to receive medical care at a non-VA facility. The bill also extends this provision to family members and companions who provide support to the covered beneficiary. The legislation defines a "Fisher house" as a housing facility located near a VA medical facility, constructed and donated by the Fisher House Foundation, and available for temporary residential use by patients and their support network. The bill amends existing law to create clear guidelines for providing access to these lodging facilities, ensuring that these resources can be utilized more flexibly by military-connected individuals who need temporary housing near medical facilities.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3726/all-info