‘‘(iii) Energy efficiency improvements to a dwell-
ing owned and occupied by a veteran.’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraphs: 
‘‘(B) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 
a loan may be guaranteed under this subsection only if it 
meets the requirements of this chapter. 
‘‘(C) The Secretary shall determine appropriate energy 
efficiency standards for purposes of this subsection and 
shall require that dwellings purchased, constructed, or im-
proved using a loan guaranteed under this subsection meet 
such standards.’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraphs 
(A) and (B) and inserting the following new subpara-
graphs (A) and (B): 
‘‘(A) five percent of the total established value of 
the property, dwelling, and improvements; or 
‘‘(B) $6,000, or a higher amount specifically 
provided by the Secretary.’’. 
(b) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guid-
ance on appraising the value of energy efficiency improve-
ments for purposes of section 3710(d) of title 38, United 
States Code, as amended by this Act. 
(c) REGULATIONS.— 
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(1) INTERIM POLICY GUIDANCE.—Not later than 
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe in-
terim policy guidance on energy efficiency audits and 
the conditions under which the performance of such 
audits may be included in the amount guaranteed by 
the Secretary under section 3710(d) of title 38, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). 
(2) REGULATIONS.—Not later than one year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall prescribe regulations to carry out the 
amendments made by subsection (a). 
(3) ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDIT DEFINED.—For 
purposes of this subsection, the term ‘‘energy effi-
ciency audit’’ means a measurement of the effects of 
an improvement made to a dwelling for the purpose 
of reducing energy consumption or increasing energy 
efficiency that is carried out by a certified profes-
sional auditor, as determined by the Secretary. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to a loan 
secured on or after January 1, 2011. 
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SEC. 25. PILOT PROGRAM ON SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUS-
ING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS RESIDING 
TEMPORARILY IN HOUSING OWNED BY A FAM-
ILY MEMBER. 
(a) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS.—Notwith-
standing subsection (d) of section 2102 of title 38, United 
States Code, and subject to subsection (b), a grant under 
section 2102A of such title shall not count toward the dollar 
amount limitations specified in that subsection. 
(b) TERMINATION.—Subsection (a) shall apply only to 
the first 25 grants made during fiscal year 2011. 
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend title 
38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in 
the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af-
fairs, and for other purposes.’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 366 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5360 
[Report No. 111–626] 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify 
the standard of visual acuity required for eligi-
bility for specially adapted housing assistance 
provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee 
of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and or-
dered to be printed 
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