Whereas, in 1948, in seeking a solution to integrate disabled returning members of the Armed Forces into civilian life, the 80th Congress sought to accommodate the many veterans who served and paid a dear price for their service. The 80th Congress worked to ensure that they were honored and given the just treatment and respect they desired; Whereas, on June 19, 1948, to help veterans disabled from war in their housing needs, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans Program ( Public Law 80–702 ), more commonly known as the Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program ; Whereas such Act was the culmination of the tireless work and advocacy of Veteran Service Organizations and Members of Congress; Whereas such Act made available grants to those fit the eligibility of disabled service veteran to assist them in constructing, purchasing, or remodeling homes to fit their needs to ensure that disabled Veterans and Service members enjoy barrier-free living; Whereas such Act has enhanced veterans’ independence at home and their quality of life with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs having provided approximately 49,500 grants totaling $1.945 billion since the program’s inception in 1948; Whereas such Act expressed the duty, responsibility, and desire of a grateful United States to see to it that those who served on active duty in the Armed Forces and paid a heavy price for our freedom are assisted with every opportunity to live with dignity and the respect their service has earned them