Statement from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans on the Executive Order on Homelessness
David Higgins2025-07-25T21:54:50+00:00The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) expresses deep concern regarding the executive order issued on July 24, 2025, which mandates enforcement-driven approaches—such as forced removal of encampments, civil commitment for individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders, and conditional grant funding tied to punitive measures—to address homelessness. These measures represent a significant departure from evidence-based, community-informed solutions that have helped reduce veteran homelessness by over 50% over the past decade. According to the 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), over 14,000 veterans sleep outside on any given night—all who will be subject to civil commitment. Veterans fought for this [...]









