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Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
3/29/2025, 2:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2245
Bill 119 hr 2245, also known as the "Veterans Home Health Services Improvement Act," aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations provided as part of home health services.
The bill specifically focuses on enhancing the support provided to veterans who require home health services by increasing the financial assistance available for improvements and structural alterations to their homes. This assistance is crucial for veterans who may have disabilities or health conditions that require modifications to their living spaces in order to maintain their independence and quality of life.
By increasing the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for these improvements and alterations, the bill seeks to ensure that veterans have access to the necessary resources to make their homes safe and accessible. This can include modifications such as wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars, and other accommodations that can greatly improve the daily lives of veterans receiving home health services. Overall, the Veterans Home Health Services Improvement Act is designed to provide much-needed support to veterans who have served our country and are now in need of home health services. By increasing the financial assistance available for home modifications, the bill aims to enhance the quality of life for these veterans and ensure that they can continue to live independently in their own homes.
The bill specifically focuses on enhancing the support provided to veterans who require home health services by increasing the financial assistance available for improvements and structural alterations to their homes. This assistance is crucial for veterans who may have disabilities or health conditions that require modifications to their living spaces in order to maintain their independence and quality of life.
By increasing the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for these improvements and alterations, the bill seeks to ensure that veterans have access to the necessary resources to make their homes safe and accessible. This can include modifications such as wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars, and other accommodations that can greatly improve the daily lives of veterans receiving home health services. Overall, the Veterans Home Health Services Improvement Act is designed to provide much-needed support to veterans who have served our country and are now in need of home health services. By increasing the financial assistance available for home modifications, the bill aims to enhance the quality of life for these veterans and ensure that they can continue to live independently in their own homes.
Congressional Summary of HR 2245
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to a veteran's (or service member's) primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home).
The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the maximum dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2245
Bill HR 2245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2245 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2245's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2245
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2245
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2245
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2245
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