H.R. 224 · Signed into law · Housing and Community Development

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Sponsor: Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)

What it does

• Exclude service-connected disability compensation from income calculations when determining veteran eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) assistance.
• Require the Government Accountability Office to report on how service-connected disability compensation is treated across all Department of Housing and Urban Development assistance programs.
• Identify inconsistencies in how disability compensation is treated across HUD programs in comparison to the CDBG exclusion established by this bill.

Official summary

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act This 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

Jan 20, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-70.

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs