Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act (2011)

This bill would increase the amount of assistance authorized by the VA for permanent and total service-disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member. The current amount ($14,000) for the acquisition of housing with special features would be increased to $28,000. For adaptations of a current residence, the current amount ($2,000) would be increased to $5,000.

Bill Number S1017

Sponsor Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT)

Date of Introduction 5/17/2011

Latest Activity 6/8/2011 Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearings held.

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Home and Community-Based Services