Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Parity Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 9861, the Veteran's Surviving Spouse Parity Act of 2026, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it would allow certain spouses and surviving spouses of military veterans to be treated as veterans when determining eligibility for an exception to a three-year ownership requirement for qualified mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates. This change aims to include these individuals in a benefit previously available to veterans.
The bill affects individuals who are spouses or surviving spouses of military veterans. If enacted, these individuals could potentially qualify for an exception to the usual three-year homeownership rule when obtaining certain types of mortgage financing through qualified mortgage bonds or mortgage credit certificates, provided they meet specific criteria outlined in federal law. The proposed changes would take effect for bonds and mortgage credit certificates issued after December 31, 2026.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Gwen Moore and Representative Jackie Walorski. Its current status is "Introduced," and it has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. If the committee takes action, the bill could then proceed to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9861 do?
- H.R. 9861, the Veteran's Surviving Spouse Parity Act of 2026, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it would allow certain spouses and surviving spouses of military veterans to be treated as veterans when determining eligibility for an exception to a three-year ownership requirement for qualified mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates. This change aims to include these individuals in a benefit previously available to veterans. The bill affects individuals who are spouses or surviving spouses of military veterans. If enacted, these individuals could potentially qualify for an exception to the usual three-year homeownership rule when obtaining certain types of mortgage financing through qualified mortgage bonds or mortgage credit certificates, provided they meet specific criteria outlined in federal law. The proposed changes would take effect for bonds and mortgage credit certificates issued after December 31, 2026. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Gwen Moore and Representative Jackie Walorski. Its current status is "Introduced," and it has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. If the committee takes action, the bill could then proceed to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9861 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9861. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9861?
- H.R. 9861 was sponsored by Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9861?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (22 Jul 2026).
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