S. 1017 (112th): Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 17, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 17, 2011
Referred to Committee May 17, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 17, 2011.
4 pages

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5/17/2011--Introduced.
Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act of 2011 - Increases the amount of assistance authorized to be provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for permanent and total service-disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member from:
(1) $14,000 to $28,000, in the case of the acquisition of housing with special features; and
(2) $2,000 to $5,000, in the case of adaptations to a current residence.
Directs the Secretary to adjust such amounts annually based on the residential home cost-of-construction index.
Removes a provision that prohibits providing such assistance after December 31, 2011.
Expands the eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance provided by the Secretary for veterans with certain vision impairments.
Removes certain limitations on the aggregate amount of assistance available for adapting and acquiring such housing for individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member.

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