Eric Sorensen (D-IL)
Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act" aims to increase the money the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays to veterans for home health services involving structural alterations and improvements. It raises specific payment amounts from $6,800 to $10,000 and from $2,000 to $10,000. The bill applies to veterans who apply for these benefits on or after the date the Act is enacted. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to adjust these dollar amounts annually based on the residential home cost of construction index.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Substantially increases the funding available for disabled veterans' home modifications.
- Scored +9
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
Directly increases the monetary benefit for home improvements for disabled veterans.
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Increases the financial resources available for necessary accessibility improvements in the home.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Increasing benefit payouts to veterans increases government spending.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases funding for home health services and mandates annual inflation adjustments.
- Scored -1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Increases mandatory spending obligations without specifying an offset.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Home Improvements: Section 2(a) increases the available amounts for improvements and structural alterations to $10,000 in two different subparagraphs, providing more financial support for veterans.
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Inflation Adjustments: Section 3 requires the Secretary to increase the dollar amounts each fiscal year based on the residential home cost of construction index, ensuring the benefit keeps up with rising costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Past Applicants: Section 2(c) states that veterans who used up their eligibility for these benefits before the Act is enacted are not entitled to additional benefits from these amendments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Substantially increases the funding available for disabled veterans' home modifications. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Increases the financial resources available for necessary accessibility improvements in the home. Would retired people be better off under this? — Many retirees are veterans who will benefit from increased home health service funding. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older veterans are more likely to require these home health structural improvements. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides critical funding for home modifications that low-income veterans could not otherwise afford. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Reduces the financial burden of accessibility modifications for middle-class veteran families. Would business owners be better off under this? — Increases demand for home construction and modification services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Increases funding for home modifications that allow disabled veterans more autonomy and accessibility. Does this make housing cost less? — Helps veterans make their current housing more affordable and accessible through grants. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Reduces out-of-pocket costs for essential home accessibility modifications. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Better home accessibility can prevent disabled veterans from needing to move into institutional care.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — Significantly increases financial assistance for structural home alterations for disabled veterans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Enhances the ability of disabled veterans to live safely and independently in their homes.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Directly increases the monetary benefit for home improvements for disabled veterans.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Increased funding for home alterations likely benefits small contractors and home improvement businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increased spending on home improvements can stimulate the construction sector. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases funding for home health services and mandates annual inflation adjustments. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Increasing benefit payouts to veterans increases government spending. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Increases mandatory spending obligations without specifying an offset.
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/8/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia