S.1714 - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1714, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, aims to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The amendment requires that service-connected disability compensation be excluded when determining income eligibility for housing assistance programs. This bill directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the treatment of disability compensation across HUD programs and recommend improvements.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely increase the number of disabled veterans eligible for housing assistance. By excluding disability compensation from income calculations, more veterans will meet the income requirements for low and moderate income housing programs. The report from the Comptroller General will identify inconsistencies and suggest legislative fixes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to housing assistance for disabled veterans.
- Simplification of income verification processes for housing programs.
- Potential reduction in homelessness among veterans.
- Improved financial stability for low-income disabled veterans.
- Greater consistency in the treatment of disability compensation across federal housing programs.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increased demand for housing assistance, possibly straining existing resources.
- Administrative costs associated with implementing the new exclusion.
- Possible unintended consequences if the exclusion creates new inequities.
- The report may reveal deeper systemic issues requiring more comprehensive solutions.
- Could lead to increased budget deficits.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate in areas that promote the general welfare, and providing housing assistance to disabled veterans can be seen as fulfilling this objective. The bill also aligns with Congress's power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8).
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).