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This bill expands the availability of temporary lodging at Fisher Houses (specialized housing facilities near medical centers, typically donated by the Fisher House Foundation) to include not just veterans, but also active-duty military members and their families. Specifically, the bill allows these lodging facilities to be used on a space-available basis by: (1) eligible individuals (defined as military members or those on active duty) who must travel significant distances to receive medical care, along with their accompanying family members; (2) family members of veterans who must travel significant distances for medical care, including the veterans and their support persons; and (3) family members of other eligible individuals who must travel significant distances for medical care, along with those individuals and their support persons. The bill modifies existing veterans' lodging regulations to create more flexible access to these facilities, ensuring that military members and their families have temporary housing options when seeking medical treatment. This change aims to provide additional support for service members and their families during medical travel and treatment scenarios.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3119/all-info