Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Summary
The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. It mandates that service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs be excluded when determining income eligibility for housing assistance programs. The Act also requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress examining how service-connected disability compensation is treated across all HUD programs.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase access to housing assistance for disabled veterans. By excluding disability compensation from income calculations, more veterans will qualify for low and moderate income housing programs. The report will identify inconsistencies in how disability compensation is treated across HUD programs, potentially leading to further legislative changes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to housing assistance for disabled veterans.
- Reduced financial burden on disabled veterans seeking housing.
- Improved consistency in the treatment of disability compensation across HUD programs.
- Potential for legislative changes to better serve veteran populations.
- Supports family and community well-being for veterans.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increased demand for housing assistance programs, possibly straining resources.
- May require adjustments to existing program eligibility criteria and administrative processes.
- The report by the Comptroller General adds an administrative burden.
- Possible unintended consequences from altering income eligibility calculations.
- Could lead to increased costs for housing programs.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause, as it aims to improve the living conditions of disabled veterans. Congress has the power to legislate in areas concerning veterans' affairs. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).