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Introduced
08/02/2022
08/02/2022
In Committee
08/02/2022
08/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations fur- nished as part of home health services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, proposes to increase the amount that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can provide to veterans for improvements and structural alterations to their homes as part of home health services. Specifically, it would raise the maximum benefit for veterans who first apply for these benefits on or after the date of enactment from $6,800 to $10,000 for certain improvements, and from $2,000 to $5,000 for other alterations. The bill also includes a provision to automatically adjust these dollar amounts annually based on the consumer price index to account for inflation.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 08/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4721/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4721/BILLS-117s4721is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4721/BILLS-117s4721is.pdf.pdf |
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