The purpose of the legislation, known as the "Every Veteran Housed Act," is to expand access to homelessness benefits for veterans. The goal is to ensure that more veterans, especially those who may have been previously ineligible, can receive support and assistance related to homelessness. Key provisions of the Act include changes to the definition of who qualifies as a veteran for the purposes of receiving homelessness benefits. The new definition allows individuals who were discharged from military service under conditions that are not dishonorable to be considered veterans.