Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Hozzl · 2026-01-31T03:36:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 224 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.

1/31/2026, 3:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 224

Bill 119 hr 224 aims to amend a section of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Specifically, it seeks to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether an individual falls under the categories of low and moderate income, low income, or moderate income. This change would ensure that individuals receiving service-connected disability compensation are not unfairly categorized as having higher income levels than they actually do. The bill also addresses other related purposes within the realm of housing and community development.

Congressional Summary of HR 224

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. This includes identifying instances where the treatment of such compensation is inconsistent with the requirement under this bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 224

Bill HR 224 is currently in the status of Signed by President since January 20, 2026. Bill HR 224 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2025. Bill HR 224's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-70. as of January 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 224

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 224

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Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 224

To 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.