H.R. 224 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
H.R. 224 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2025, sponsored by Monica De La Cruz with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Public law
- Public Law 119-70
What it does
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act This act excludes compensation received for a military service-connected disability from a veteran's income when determining eligibility for assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 10, 2025
- Passed the SenateJan 6, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentJan 13, 2026
- Became lawJan 20, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-70. (Jan 20, 2026)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 224 (119th Congress): Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-224/disabled-veterans-housing-support-act (accessed 2026-10-15).