Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009

Bill 111 HR 1293, also known as the Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009, aims to provide increased financial assistance to disabled veterans for home improvements and structural alterations. The bill seeks to address the needs of disabled veterans who require modifications to their homes in order to accommodate their disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the maximum grant amount available to disabled veterans for home improvements and structural alterations from $4,100 to $6,800. This increase in funding would allow disabled veterans to make necessary modifications to their homes, such as installing wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, or adding grab bars in bathrooms, to make their living spaces more accessible and functional.

The bill also includes provisions to streamline the application process for disabled veterans seeking assistance through the program, in order to make it easier for them to access the funds they need to make necessary home improvements. Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that the funds are used appropriately and effectively to benefit disabled veterans. Overall, the Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009 aims to provide increased financial assistance to disabled veterans for home improvements and structural alterations, in order to improve their quality of life and help them live more independently.