What does Preamble of S 1415 do?

This bill proposes to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937. The proposed amendment concerns section 3(b)(4) and section 8(o)(19). The bill aims to exclude certain disability benefits from being considered income when determining eligibility for the supported housing program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1415 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act'.

What does EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DISABILITY BENEFITS. of S 1415 do?

This section amends Section 3(b)(4)(B) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. The amendment redesignates existing clauses (iv) and (v) as (vi) and (vii), respectively. It inserts new clauses (iv) and (v) to exclude certain disability benefits from income eligibility calculations for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19). Specifically, disability benefits received under chapter 11 or chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, by a veteran are excluded. This exclusion does not apply to income within the definition of 'adjusted income'.

What does TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DISABILITY BENEFITS. of S 1415 do?

This section outlines how disability benefits are treated when determining a veteran's eligibility to rent a residential dwelling unit on Department property. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall exclude disability benefits received under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code from a veteran’s income when assessing eligibility. This exclusion applies to dwellings constructed on Department property on or after the date of enactment of this Act, and for which housing assistance is provided by the Secretary.

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Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act — S. 1415

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits received by disabled veterans under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, from income calculations for the supported housing program.
The bill also directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to exclude these disability benefits when determining a veteran’s eligibility to rent housing on Department property.
These exclusions apply to housing constructed on Department property on or after the bill's enactment and for which housing assistance is provided.

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