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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightDisability assistanceLow- and moderate-income housingVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Sponsor+

Mónica De La Cruz, R-TX-15

2 terms · @RepMonicaDLC

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1415 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4315 · 202-225-9901

Cosponsors (11)+

Brad J. Sherman, D-CA-32Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 15 terms · @BradSherman
Tom Emmer, R-MN-6Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepTomEmmer
Dan Crenshaw, R-TX-2Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepDanCrenshaw
Juan G. Ciscomani, R-AZ-6Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepCiscomani
Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
Daniel Meuser, R-PA-9Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepMeuser
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
Pete A. Sessions, R-TX-17Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 7, 2025 · 14 terms · @PeteSessions
Pete Stauber, R-MN-8
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber
Zachary (Zach) M. Nunn, R-IA-3
Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2025 · 2 terms · @ZachNunn
Nicholas J. Begich III, R-AK-0
Co-sponsored Feb 10, 2025 · 1 term · @repnickbegich

Committees (2)+

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Jan 6, 2026
Financial Services Committee
House Standing · Activity Jan 7, 2025

Actions (21)+

Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-70.
Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-70.
Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Jan 7, 2026 · via Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 6, 2026 · via Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S52)
Jan 6, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 6, 2026 · via Senate
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 6, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)
Feb 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)
Feb 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 224.
Feb 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H593-595)
Feb 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedJan 7, 2025

Policy areaHousing and Community Development

RelatedS. 1714

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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. De La CRUZ:H.R. 224.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H63]

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