Bills · HR 3309
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3309Armed Forces and National Security
Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION DEC 8
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the current amounts of money provided to disabled veterans for home modifications might not be enough to cover the actual costs of necessary improvements, especially with rising construction expenses. If these benefits are too low, veterans may struggle to afford essential changes that allow them to live comfortably and independently at home.
By increasing the maximum benefit to $10,000 and adding an annual inflation adjustment, the bill aims to ensure that disabled veterans can afford the modifications they need. This could significantly improve their quality of life, reduce the burden on family caregivers, and potentially delay or prevent the need for more expensive institutional care. If this bill does not become law, the current lower benefit caps would remain, and their value would continue to erode over time due to inflation, making it harder for veterans to adapt their homes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum amount paid by the VA for certain home structural alterations from $6,800 to $10,000.
This ensures veterans needing more extensive home modifications receive a greater financial contribution towards those costs.
PROVISION 02
Increases the maximum amount paid by the VA for other home structural alterations from $2,000 to $10,000.
This significantly boosts the support for less extensive modifications, providing a more consistent and higher level of assistance for various needs.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VA to annually adjust these maximum dollar amounts based on the residential home cost of construction index.
This prevents the benefit from losing its purchasing power over time due to rising construction costs, ensuring its long-term value for veterans.
PROVISION 04
Applies the new, higher benefits only to veterans who first apply on or after the bill's enactment date.
This establishes a clear start date for the new benefits, preventing retroactive claims for those who have already used their previous eligibility.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
11
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 6 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 8
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
MAY 8
Introduced in House
MAY 8
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3309
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionDec 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
House BillHR 3309Armed Forces and National Security
Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
