⬥H.R.224; Veterans Disability Compensation Excluded from Community Development Block Grant.

Christopher Smith 22 January 2026

Bill H.R. 224 - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act was signed into law earlier this week. To learn more about the Community Development Block Grant, HUD.gov. Summary of H.R.224 from congress.gov;

This bill 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.

The CDBG program provides grants to urban communities for development activities focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on how service-connected disability compensation is treated when determining eligibility for all programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This includes identifying instances where the treatment of such compensation is inconsistent with the requirement under this bill.

HUD.GOV, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Program. https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/community-cdbg

CONGRESS.GOV, H.R.224 - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/224