H.R. 5819 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
H.R. 5819 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Nov 2, 2021, sponsored by Al Lawson, Jr. with 90 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 2, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 90
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Lawson, Jr. (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 2, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Mar 16, 2022)
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