Bills · HR 5529
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5529Taxation
Fair Housing for Disabeled Veterans Act
INTRO SEP 19· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a barrier many disabled veterans face when trying to secure affordable housing. Current rules often count all income, including disability payments intended to compensate for service-related injuries or conditions, against income limits for affordable housing programs. This can inadvertently price veterans out of the very housing programs designed to help low-income individuals.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly increase access to affordable housing for disabled veterans, allowing them to better utilize their disability benefits for other essential needs without jeopardizing their housing eligibility. If it doesn't pass, disabled veterans will continue to have their disability compensation and pensions counted as income, potentially limiting their options for affordable housing and continuing to pose a financial challenge for a vulnerable population.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Disregards veteran disability compensation or pension payments when calculating income for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
This makes it easier for disabled veterans to meet the income limits required to live in affordable housing units supported by this important tax incentive.
PROVISION 02
Disregards veteran disability compensation or pension payments when calculating income for qualified residential rental project bonds.
This expands eligibility for disabled veterans to access affordable housing financed through these tax-exempt bonds, similar to the LIHTC program.
PROVISION 03
The changes to income determination will apply to any calculations made after the bill becomes law.
This ensures that the new rule takes effect immediately upon enactment, quickly benefiting eligible veterans seeking housing.
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1 + 20
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 19
Introduced in House
SEP 19
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5529
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025
House BillHR 5529Taxation
Fair Housing for Disabeled Veterans Act
INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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