118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2818Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Apr 25, 2023
Last action Jul 18, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 25, 2023
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Referred
May 5, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 6 actions
Jul 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 18, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.