Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB3290

Introduced
11/13/23  

Caption

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Impact

The bill implies increased benefits for disabled veterans, allowing for structural enhancements to their homes that suit their health needs better. Specifically, it proposes a tiered benefit structure based on when the veterans first applied for benefits, with a maximum of $9,000 granted to those who applied post-enactment and a capped $6,800 for those who applied before but whose conditions were later deemed service-connected. This aligns financial support for necessary home adaptations to the specific situation of each veteran.

Summary

Senate Bill 3290, titled the 'Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act', seeks to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to modify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in relation to providing improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services specifically for disabled veterans. The bill introduces significant changes to the benefits that veterans can receive when they apply for these services, particularly streamlining eligibility and increasing the financial cap of such aid.

Conclusion

Ultimately, SB3290 aims to enhance the autonomy and living conditions of disabled veterans through expanded home health services. By modifying existing benefit structures, the bill addresses ongoing concerns related to the adequacy of support for veterans needing home modifications, while also presenting new challenges regarding equitable access to these resources.

Contention

Key points of contention surrounding SB3290 may arise from the structured nature of its benefits and the differentiation made based on application dates. Critics could argue that such specifications could create disparities among veterans, reflecting inconsistencies in how similar conditions are addressed based on the timing of their claims. Furthermore, the limitation of furnishing a maximum of three structural alterations may be viewed as inadequate in appropriately supporting veterans' needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB2818

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

US HB4047

Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

US HB2245

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

US HB3309

Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

US HB6362

Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2023

US HB7480

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

US HB542

Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023

US HB6373

Veterans STAND Act Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act

US HB8340

Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

US HB6342

MVP Act Military and Veterans in Parks Act

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.