Bills · 119th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Passed by voice vote or unanimous consent — no individual positions were recorded.

Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Monica De La Cruz ( Republican · TX-15)

Cosponsors
11

Introduced
1/7/25

Policy area
Housing and Community Development

Status

1/7/25Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

1/7/25Introduced in House

2/10/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2/10/25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)

2/10/25Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)

2/10/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 224.

2/10/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H593-595)

2/10/25Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2/11/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

1/6/26Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S52)

1/6/26Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

1/6/26Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

1/7/26Message on Senate action sent to the House.

1/13/26Presented to President.

1/20/26Became Public Law No: 119-70.

1/20/26Signed by President.