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To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing.
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Summary of Bill HR 1170
Bill 111 hr 1170, also known as the Assistive Housing Technology Grant Program Act, aims to make changes to chapter 21 of title 38 in the United States Code. The main goal of this bill is to create a grant program that will incentivize the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing.
The bill recognizes the importance of assistive technologies in helping individuals with disabilities live independently and comfortably in their homes. By establishing a grant program, the government hopes to encourage innovation in this field and ultimately improve the quality of life for those in need of specially adapted housing.
If passed, the bill would allocate funds to support research and development of new assistive technologies, as well as provide grants to organizations and individuals working on these advancements. The program would be overseen by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which already has experience in providing housing assistance to disabled veterans. Overall, the Assistive Housing Technology Grant Program Act seeks to address the growing need for innovative solutions in the field of assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. By supporting research and development in this area, the bill aims to improve accessibility and independence for individuals with disabilities.
The bill recognizes the importance of assistive technologies in helping individuals with disabilities live independently and comfortably in their homes. By establishing a grant program, the government hopes to encourage innovation in this field and ultimately improve the quality of life for those in need of specially adapted housing.
If passed, the bill would allocate funds to support research and development of new assistive technologies, as well as provide grants to organizations and individuals working on these advancements. The program would be overseen by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which already has experience in providing housing assistance to disabled veterans. Overall, the Assistive Housing Technology Grant Program Act seeks to address the growing need for innovative solutions in the field of assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. By supporting research and development in this area, the bill aims to improve accessibility and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Current Status of Bill HR 1170
Bill HR 1170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2009. Bill HR 1170 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2009. Bill HR 1170's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 20, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1170
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1170
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1170
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