Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7480 Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7480

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Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDisability assistanceLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7480

Disabled Veterans Housing Support ActDisabled Veterans Housing Support ActDisabled Veterans Housing Support ActTo 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.

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