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Introduced
07/09/2019
07/09/2019
In Committee
07/25/2019
07/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist blind veterans who have not lost use of a leg in acquiring specially adapted housing, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Housing Access for Blind Veterans Act, would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist blind veterans who have not lost the use of a leg in acquiring specially adapted housing. Specifically, the bill would revise the definition of "blindness" for the purposes of eligibility for such housing assistance, expanding it to include those with central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, or a visual field limitation where the widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 07/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3640/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3640/BILLS-116hr3640ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3640/BILLS-116hr3640ih.pdf.pdf |
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