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Increased financial aid for disabled veterans to modify homes for accessibility.

This Act increases the amounts disabled veterans can receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs for structural improvements and alterations to their homes, making daily life easier. The maximum aid increases from $6,800 to $10,000 (for major changes) and from $2,000 to $5,000 (for minor changes). Furthermore, these amounts will be automatically adjusted annually for inflation, ensuring the support maintains its value over time.
Key points
Maximum financial support for major home modifications for veterans increases from $6,800 to $10,000.
Maximum financial support for minor home modifications for veterans increases from $2,000 to $5,000.
The amounts will be automatically adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation) to preserve the real value of the assistance.
The changes apply to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the enactment date; veterans who have already exhausted their benefits are not entitled to additional funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2245
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
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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 119_HR_2245.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum financial support for major home modifications for veterans increases from $6,800 to $10,000.
  • Maximum financial support for minor home modifications for veterans increases from $2,000 to $5,000.
  • The amounts will be automatically adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation) to preserve the real value of the assistance.
  • The changes apply to veterans who apply for benefits on or after the enactment date; veterans who have already exhausted their benefits are not entitled to additional funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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