Bill · H.R. 2245· House(119-HR-2245)
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 4/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 15
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the amount of money the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays veterans for structural alterations and improvements made as part of home health services. The legislation increases the specific dollar amounts available for these services. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for annual adjustments based on inflation. These changes apply to veterans who apply for these benefits on or after the bill's enactment date.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill increases financial support for home health service improvements for veterans and provides inflation protection.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill increases funding for home health service structural alterations for veterans and includes annual inflation adjustments.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill provides higher compensation for structural home improvements for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Higher funding for home improvements: The bill increases the amount paid for certain home health service improvements from $6,800 to $10,000 under Section 2(a)(1) and from $2,000 to $5,000 under Section 2(a)(2). This provides more financial support to disabled veterans for necessary structural changes.
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Inflation protection: Under Section 3, the Secretary is required to increase the dollar amounts annually based on the Consumer Price Index. This helps ensure that the benefit amount keeps up with the rising costs of living and services over time.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No retroactive benefits: According to Section 2(c), veterans who have already exhausted their eligibility for these benefits before the bill becomes law are not entitled to the new, higher amounts. This means those who previously used their benefits cannot access the increased funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For People With Disabilities+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia