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Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-1415| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (9)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act," seeks to enhance housing access for disabled veterans by modifying how their income is calculated for specific housing programs. It amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits received from the Department of Veterans Affairs (under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, U.S. Code) from income determinations. These VA disability benefits will no longer count towards income eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19) , both for initial qualification and for continued eligibility for related housing assistance, though this exclusion does not apply to "adjusted income." Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to exclude these same benefits when assessing a veteran's eligibility to rent residential units constructed on Department of Veterans Affairs property that receive housing assistance. This measure aims to remove financial barriers and improve housing opportunities for disabled veterans.
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Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-965
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-965
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-965: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-1415| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This bill, known as the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act," seeks to enhance housing access for disabled veterans by modifying how their income is calculated for specific housing programs. It amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits received from the Department of Veterans Affairs (under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, U.S. Code) from income determinations. These VA disability benefits will no longer count towards income eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19) , both for initial qualification and for continued eligibility for related housing assistance, though this exclusion does not apply to "adjusted income." Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to exclude these same benefits when assessing a veteran's eligibility to rent residential units constructed on Department of Veterans Affairs property that receive housing assistance. This measure aims to remove financial barriers and improve housing opportunities for disabled veterans.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-965
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-965
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (9)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-965: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted