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President Trump has signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, a bill authored by Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin’s 3rd district, into law. The new legislation creates a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program. This aligns the Department of Veterans Affairs with other federal agencies that offer home loans and replaces the VASP program established during the Biden administration.

The law allows veterans to access assistance programs similar to those available to non-veterans through FHA loans. It is intended to help veterans who are behind on their mortgage payments receive federal support.

“President Trump is the strongest support of veterans and servicemembers of any president in our nation’s history,” said Rep. Van Orden. “This law helps fulfill a promise to those who protected us with their service and continue to do so today by providing a path to maintain homeownership. I am very proud of our legislation and thankful to President Trump for signing it into law.”

“Our veterans and their families should have every tool at their disposal to keep their homes and reduce the risk of foreclosure if they fall into financial hardship or endure a national disaster. Today, House Republicans and President Trump made that a reality for every veteran homeowner,” said Chairman Bost.“Rep. Van Orden’s VA Home Loan Program Reform Act will modernize the VA Home Loan to meet veterans’ needs and reduce the risk of veteran homelessness. I’m proud that we fought hard to get this good bill to President Trump’s desk to keep our promise to those who have served.”

Derrick Van Orden has been serving in Congress since 2023, representing Wisconsin’s 3rd district after succeeding Ron Kind. In recent elections, he won against Rebecca Cooke in 2024 with 51.3% of the vote and defeated Brad Pfaff in 2022 with 51.8%.

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