Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

1/3/2025, 6:56 PM

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.

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.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7480
Introduced on
2024-02-29
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/9/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Disability assistance•
Low- and moderate-income housing•
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Comments

APPROVED
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Forest Rowe
@black_peppercorn_canary_melon_acorn_squash49004
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 ju...

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/2/2024

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 Dev...

Latest Action12/5/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.