Proposed Housing Grant Program for Surviving Spouses of Disabled Veterans
November 20, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
If passed, this bill would create a $250 million federal grant program for surviving spouses of disabled veterans to assist with housing costs between 2025 and 2029.
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Surviving spouses of disabled veterans
They are the target demographic eligible to apply for housing grants under the proposed program.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The agency is tasked with creating, managing, and distributing funds for the new grant program.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must establish a housing grant program for eligible surviving spouses within one year of the bill's enactment.
- The bill authorizes $250 million in total funding for the program to be spent between fiscal years 2025 and 2029.
- The VA Secretary is required to prioritize grant awards based on the financial need of the applicant.
- To be eligible, a person must be the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran and currently receive dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC).
- Applicants must submit an application to the VA in a form and with information as determined by the Secretary.
- The bill defines 'disabled veteran' and 'surviving spouse' using existing definitions found in Title 38 of the United States Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for these housing grants?
How will the VA decide who gets a grant?
When will this program start?
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would create a $250 million federal grant program for surviving spouses of disabled veterans to assist with housing costs between 2025 and 2029.
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Targeted Housing Support
The bill represents a shift toward creating a specific grant category for housing assistance tied to existing DIC eligibility, rather than general veteran housing vouchers.
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