1. Improvements to authorities for provision of assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs (a) In general Chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2102A the following new section: 2102B. Adaptations to residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs (a) In general Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary may assist a veteran who is entitled to services and assistance under chapter 31 of this title and is pursuing a rehabilitation program under such chapter in acquiring such adaptations to such veteran’s residence as are determined necessary by the Secretary to accomplish the purposes of such rehabilitation program. (b) Amount (1) The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran under subsection (a) may not exceed $77,307. The Secretary may waive this limitation for a veteran if the Secretary determines a waiver is necessary for the rehabilitation program of the veteran. (2) Effective on October 1 of each year (beginning in 2017), the Secretary shall increase the amount described in paragraph (1) by the percentage calculated under section 2102(e)(2) of this title. (3) Beginning on October 1, 2019, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a biennial report on the use of the waiver authority under paragraph (1). (c) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section. (d) Rehabilitation program defined In this section, the term rehabilitation program has the meaning given such term in section 3101 of this title. . (b) Regulations The Secretary may provide assistance under section 2102B of such title, as added by subsection (a), in advance of regulations by issuing notice specifying the criteria for the application, approval, and oversight processes relating to the provision of assistance under such section. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Scope of services and assistance for training and rehabilitation