Bills · S 1714
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1714Housing and Community Development
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
INTRO MAY 12· LAST ACTION MAY 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe people most directly affected would be disabled veterans who receive service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. If this bill becomes law, these veterans may find it easier to qualify for housing assistance or other benefits tied to income limits under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. States, local governments, and Indian tribes that administer these housing programs would also be affected, as they would need to update their income calculation rules to exclude VA disability payments.
This change could lead to more disabled veterans becoming eligible for affordable housing programs, potentially increasing the demand for such programs or shifting who receives available housing support.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states, local governments, and Indian tribes to exclude VA service-connected disability compensation when calculating income for federal housing assistance eligibility.
This directly makes it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for housing programs.
PROVISION 02
Amends Section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
This is the specific legal change that implements the exclusion of disability compensation.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Comptroller General to submit a report within one year examining how VA disability compensation is treated across all HUD programs.
This report will identify other areas where similar changes might be needed to help veterans.
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YRS IN OFFICE
33
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30
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 12
Introduced in Senate
MAY 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1714
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 12, 2025
Last actionMay 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2025
Senate BillS 1714Housing and Community Development
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 12, 2025
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