WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the legislation, which exempts veteran disability benefits from being included as income when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing. The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.
"Disabled veterans should not have to worry about securing a safe and affordable place to call home," said Crapo. "Veterans have sacrificed so much in service to our nation, and this legislation ensures they are not unfairly pena...