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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

1/3/2025, 6:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7480

Bill 118 hr 7480, also known as the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, aims to provide housing assistance to disabled veterans in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by Congress.

If passed, the bill would establish a program to provide grants to eligible disabled veterans for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating housing. These grants would be used to make necessary modifications to homes in order to accommodate the specific needs of disabled veterans, such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms.

The bill also includes provisions for counseling and support services to help disabled veterans navigate the process of finding and securing suitable housing. Additionally, the bill seeks to increase access to affordable housing options for disabled veterans by working with local housing authorities and nonprofit organizations. Overall, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act aims to improve the quality of life for disabled veterans by ensuring they have safe and accessible housing options. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial step in addressing the housing needs of those who have served and sacrificed for their country.

Congressional Summary of HR 7480

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

This bill excludes compensation received for a military service-connected disability from a veteran's income when determining eligibility for assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The CDBG program provides grants to urban communities for development activities focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on how service-connected disability compensation is treated when determining eligibility for all programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7480

Bill HR 7480 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 4, 2024. Bill HR 7480 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 29, 2024.  Bill HR 7480's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of December 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7480

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
9
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7480

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Disability assistance
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7480

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
To amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Forest Rowe

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11 months ago

omg this bill is like so not cool, like why do they even need this, it's like so unfair to us regular folks who need housing too. like, this is just not right. disabled veterans should get help but like, not at our expense, you know? like, this is just not fair. disabled veterans benefit from this bill.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7480

Monica De La Cruz
Monica De La Cruz
TexasRepublican
Rudy Yakym III
Rudy Yakym III
IndianaRepublican
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
CaliforniaDemocrat
Pete Sessions
Pete Sessions
TexasRepublican

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