Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Plain Language Summary
# Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This law excludes disability compensation that veterans receive for service-connected injuries from counting as "income" when they apply for housing assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This means disabled veterans can qualify for more housing help without their disability payments disqualifying them or reducing their benefits. The law also requires a government audit to examine how disability compensation is treated across all Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs to identify any inconsistent rules. **Who It Affects and Why It Matters** The bill primarily helps disabled veterans seeking affordable housing assistance.
By not counting disability compensation as income, it makes it easier for these veterans to qualify for community development grants and housing programs. The audit requirement ensures the federal government reviews whether other housing programs have similar rules, potentially helping standardize how they treat veteran disability payments. **Current Status** The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect.
CRS Official Summary
Disabled Veterans Housing Support ActThis 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.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-70.