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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Introduced January 7, 2025Last action January 20, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act — Plain English Summary

This bill, which has been signed into law (Public Law 119-70), is focused on providing housing support for disabled veterans. While the full text of the bill was not provided, based on the title and its successful passage into law, it establishes or expands programs designed to help veterans with disabilities access stable, affordable housing. This type of legislation typically addresses barriers that disabled veterans may face when trying to find or keep housing, such as financial hardships, accessibility needs, or gaps in existing support programs.

The law likely affects veterans who have service-connected disabilities — meaning injuries or conditions they developed or worsened during their military service. It may also impact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), housing agencies, or nonprofit organizations that work with veterans, potentially directing them to provide new or expanded services, funding, or coordination to help disabled veterans find suitable homes.

Because no official bill description or full text was provided, some specific details about the law's exact programs, funding levels, or eligibility requirements are not available here. If you are a disabled veteran or someone who works with veterans, it would be worth checking the VA's official website or contacting your local VA office to learn what new benefits or resources this law may make available to you.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-70.

January 20, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]RTX

Committees

Financial ServicesBanking

Legislative History

Became Public Law No: 119-70.

Jan 20, 2026

Signed by President.

Jan 20, 2026

Signed by President.

Jan 20, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-70.

Jan 20, 2026

Presented to President.

Jan 13, 2026

Presented to President.

Jan 13, 2026
house

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jan 7, 2026
house

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 6, 2026

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S52)

Jan 6, 2026
house

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 6, 2026
house

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 6, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Feb 11, 2025

Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Feb 10, 2025
house

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
house

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 224.

Feb 10, 2025
house

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H593-595)

Feb 10, 2025
house

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 10, 2025
house

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H593)

Feb 10, 2025
house

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 7, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 7, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 7, 2025