Federal · 119th Congress
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Policy areaHousing and Community Development
Summary
This act 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 act.
Sponsor
Cosponsors11
Juan CiscomaniRU.S. Representative · 6th District · AZ
Dan CrenshawRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TX
Tom EmmerRU.S. Representative · 6th District · MN
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Daniel MeuserRU.S. Representative · 9th District · PA
Pete SessionsRU.S. Representative · 17th District · TX
Brad ShermanDU.S. Representative · 32nd District · CA
Pete StauberRU.S. Representative · 8th District · MN
Zachary NunnRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · IA
Nicholas J. Begich IIIRU.S. Representative · At-Large · AKOther titles2
To amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Disabled Veterans Housing Support ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Jan 20, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-70.
Jan 20, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Jan 13, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Jan 7, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 6, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S52)
Jan 6, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 10, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)
Feb 10, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 224.
Feb 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H593-595)
Feb 10, 2025
House · FloorMr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Documents7
Texts
Public Law 119-70LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 20, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 8, 2026As referred to a Senate committeeReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 11, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 10, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 7, 2025