Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 965 Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans 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.

2/13/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 965

Bill 119 hr 965, also known as the "Housing Assistance Income Exclusion Act," aims to amend a specific section of the United States Housing Act of 1937. The proposed amendment would exclude certain disability benefits from being counted as income when determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19).

The bill seeks to provide relief to individuals with disabilities who rely on disability benefits as a source of income. By excluding these benefits from the calculation of income, more individuals may qualify for the supported housing program, which provides crucial assistance to those in need of affordable housing.

In addition to excluding disability benefits from income calculations, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the supported housing program. This could include streamlining the application process, improving access to housing resources, or enhancing the overall effectiveness of the program. Overall, Bill 119 hr 965 aims to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to access the supported housing program by excluding certain disability benefits from income calculations. This could potentially help more individuals secure affordable housing and improve their quality of life.

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Current Status of Bill HR 965

Bill HR 965 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 965 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 965'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 February 11, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 965

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Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 965

To amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes.To amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes.

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