S 827 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, relating to specially adopted housing for disabled veterans, to remove the requirement that a blind veteran, to be eligible for assistance under such chapter, must also have suffered the loss or use of one lower extremity.

Introduced 1979-03-29· Sponsored by Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1979-03-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Removes the requirement that a blind veteran must also have suffered the loss or loss of use of one lower extremity to be eligible for specially adapted housing benefits. Reduces from $30,000 to $12,500 the limitation on specially adapted housing benefits for veterans who cannot walk without the aid of braces, crutches, cane, or wheelchair. Provides a maximum flat rate of $12,500 on such benefits for eligible veterans who are building or remodeling a home.…

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