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H.R. 3562 · 115th CongressPublic Law 115-177Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 3562 became law 308 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Arrington, Jodey C. R-TX · 3 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
IntroducedJul 28, 2017
ReportedOct 12, 2017
Passed one chamberNov 6, 2017
Passed bothMay 16, 2018
LawJun 1, 2018
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 123 words.

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits. The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if necessary for a veteran's rehabilitation program. The VA shall: (1) increase assistance limits annually, and (2) submit a biennial report on the use of such waiver authority. The VA is not required to provide mortgage life insurance to an individual under the age of 70 with a service-connected disability who receives adaptive residential assistance under this bill.

Context
Committees
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
Sponsor
2 of 163 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
6, from enrolled bill to public law · 922 words
Subjects
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisResidential rehabilitation and home repairVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Latest action
Jun 1, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-177.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]