Congress tells housing agencies to exclude VA disability pay when checking income for housing aid
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The law specifically requires Indian tribes, alongside states and local governments, to exclude VA disability pay from income calculations. This means Native American veterans living on tribal lands or served by tribal housing and community development programs will benefit from the same protections, which is notable given the higher-than-average military service rates among Native Americans.
Press release on congressional passage of the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, which excludes VA service-connected disability compensation from CDBG income eligibility calculations and calls for a GAO review across HUD programs.
Senate-side announcement describing the bill’s effect: VA disability benefits excluded from income when determining eligibility for CDBG-funded housing assistance; notes next step to the President for signature.
Local political coverage summarizing the bill’s purpose—excluding VA service-connected disability income from CDBG eligibility calculations—and noting its movement to the President for signature.
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Document Type
Public Law
Official Title
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
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