A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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
This bill, titled the "Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary goal is to change how income is calculated for the low income housing tax credit and qualified residential rental project bonds. It specifically seeks to disregard veteran disability compensation or pension payments when determining income. These changes would apply to determinations made after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly assists veterans by excluding their disability compensation from income determinations for housing credits.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The act improves housing accessibility for those receiving disability-related payments.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill expands accessibility to low-income housing by excluding disability compensation from income calculations used for eligibility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Disregarding disability payments: By adding a clause to Section 142(d)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, veteran disability compensation or pension payments under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, would no longer be counted as income. This could help veterans qualify for low income housing tax credits and residential rental project bonds because their disability payments would not increase their recorded income level. (Section 2(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text does not list any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The act improves housing accessibility for those receiving disability-related payments. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly assists veterans by excluding their disability compensation from income determinations for housing credits. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill helps low-income households qualify for housing credits by disregarding specific income sources. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Veterans receiving pensions may find it easier to qualify for affordable housing under these rules.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill facilitates access to affordable housing by disregarding veteran disability payments when determining income eligibility for tax credits. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill expands accessibility to low-income housing by excluding disability compensation from income calculations used for eligibility. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By adjusting how income is calculated for housing credits, it helps veterans maintain eligibility for low-income assistance. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Improving access to low-income housing credits can help mitigate housing instability among veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances benefits for veterans by ensuring their disability compensation does not count against them when qualifying for housing assistance.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
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Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
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Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia
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