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Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-2245| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (12)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance support for disabled veterans by increasing the financial assistance available for necessary home improvements and structural alterations provided as part of home health services. Specifically, it amends title 38 of the United States Code to raise the maximum benefit for certain veterans from $6,800 to $10,000 and for others from $2,000 to $5,000 . These increased benefit amounts will apply to veterans who submit their initial application for such benefits on or after the bill's enactment date. The legislation also includes a crucial provision for annual inflation adjustments , requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase these dollar amounts based on the Consumer Price Index to maintain their purchasing power over time.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5819
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2818
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1644
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5819
    Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2818
    Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1644
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-2245| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
This bill aims to enhance support for disabled veterans by increasing the financial assistance available for necessary home improvements and structural alterations provided as part of home health services. Specifically, it amends title 38 of the United States Code to raise the maximum benefit for certain veterans from $6,800 to $10,000 and for others from $2,000 to $5,000 . These increased benefit amounts will apply to veterans who submit their initial application for such benefits on or after the bill's enactment date. The legislation also includes a crucial provision for annual inflation adjustments , requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase these dollar amounts based on the Consumer Price Index to maintain their purchasing power over time.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5819
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2818
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1644
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5819
    Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2818
    Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1644
    Introduced in Senate
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (12)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted