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Increased financial aid for veterans' home adaptations.

This act increases the amounts disabled veterans can receive for home improvements and structural alterations to enhance their daily living. It also introduces annual adjustments for inflation, ensuring the support keeps pace with rising costs. This aims to improve veterans' quality of life and independence.
Key points
Increases the maximum benefit for major home alterations for new applicants to $10,000.
Increases the maximum benefit for minor home alterations for new applicants to $5,000.
Introduces annual inflation adjustments for these amounts based on the consumer price index.
Applies to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the act's enactment date; those who have already exhausted their benefits are not eligible for additional funds.
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Print number: 117_S_4721
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4721.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the maximum benefit for major home alterations for new applicants to $10,000.
  • Increases the maximum benefit for minor home alterations for new applicants to $5,000.
  • Introduces annual inflation adjustments for these amounts based on the consumer price index.
  • Applies to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the act's enactment date; those who have already exhausted their benefits are not eligible for additional funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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