VA disability pay would not count as income for some federal housing rules. That could help disabled veterans stay under income limits for housing and community development programs.
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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Latest action on S. 1714: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects disabled veterans who receive VA disability pay and apply for housing or community development help tied to the 1974 housing law. It also affects the state, local, and tribal offices that check income for those programs. HUD and Congress would use the required report to see whether other housing programs should change too.
Why this matters: Some disabled veterans may miss out on housing help because VA disability pay counts against income limits. This bill would remove that pay from some income checks. It could make housing help easier to reach for veterans whose disability payments push them just above the limit. The report could also give Congress a map of where HUD rules differ and where future changes may be needed.
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Officially: Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
VA disability pay would not count as income for some federal housing rules. That could help disabled veterans stay under income limits for housing and community development programs.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (5/12/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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