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H.R. 224 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-70

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Became lawHousing and Community Development
IntroducedJan 7, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 10, 2025
Passed SenateJan 6, 2026
To PresidentJan 13, 2026
Became lawJan 20, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 224 changed 1 section of existing law, and created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

42 U.S.C. 5302

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 3 Report
What the words changed: every change, in place (1)

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  1. 42 U.S.C. 5302(a)(20)added (C)by H.R. 224 Sec. 2

    (C) Service-connected disability compensation.— When determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income under this paragraph, a State, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe shall exclude any service-connected disability compensation received by such person from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    The bill says: Section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302(a)(20)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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What it does

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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

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.

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 act.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jan 20, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-01-20Became Public Law No: 119-70.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-01-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-01-13Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-01-06Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-02-10Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)Library of Congress
  6. 2025-01-07Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-70 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

Cosponsors

  • Nicholas J. Begich III R-AK-At Large
  • Juan Ciscomani R-AZ-6
  • Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
  • Tom Emmer R-MN-6
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Zachary Nunn R-IA-3
  • Pete Sessions R-TX-17
  • Brad Sherman D-CA-32
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8