Bills · S 1644
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1644Armed Forces and National Security
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the ability of disabled veterans to live independently and safely in their own homes. Home modifications are often essential for veterans with disabilities to navigate their living spaces, perform daily tasks, and maintain their quality of life without needing more restrictive care.
By increasing the financial support and tying it to inflation, the bill aims to ensure that the VA's assistance remains sufficient to cover the actual costs of necessary home alterations. If this bill becomes law, veterans would have more financial leverage to make critical changes like installing ramps, widening doorways, or making bathrooms accessible. Without it, the current benefit amounts might not be enough to cover rising construction costs, potentially leaving veterans to pay more out-of-pocket or forgo crucial modifications.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum benefit amount for home improvements for disabled veterans to either $6,800 or $10,000, depending on when they applied and the service-connection of their disability.
Provides more financial assistance to veterans, making it more feasible to afford necessary home modifications for accessibility.
PROVISION 02
Requires annual adjustments to these benefit amounts based on the residential home cost of construction index.
Ensures that the financial assistance keeps pace with inflation and the rising costs of construction, maintaining the benefit's real value over time.
PROVISION 03
Limits a veteran to receiving these specific home improvement or structural alteration benefits a maximum of three times.
Provides a clear cap on the number of times a veteran can utilize these benefits, balancing support with resource management.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that veterans who have already used all their benefits under the current law before this bill's enactment will not be re-eligible for additional benefits.
Clarifies that the changes are not retroactive for those who have already exhausted their previous benefits.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
122
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in Senate
MAY 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1644
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
Senate BillS 1644Armed Forces and National Security
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
