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Introduced
02/08/2019
02/08/2019
In Committee
02/08/2019
02/08/2019
Crossed Over
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019 Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a mobility demonstration program to enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer housing-choice rental-assistance vouchers in a manner designed to (1) encourage low-income families receiving such assistance to move to lower-poverty areas, and (2) expand access to opportunity areas. HUD shall require PHAs applying to participate in the program to submit a specified Regional Housing Mobility Plan.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a mobility demonstration program to enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer housing-choice rental-assistance vouchers in a manner designed to encourage low-income families receiving such assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas. The bill requires PHAs applying to participate in the program to submit a Regional Housing Mobility Plan, which must include details such as the number of vouchers available, community partners, proposed waivers or alternative requirements, and criteria for identifying opportunity areas. The bill also allows PHAs to use administrative fees and housing assistance funds for mobility-related services and security deposits to help families lease units in opportunity areas.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 03/12/2019)
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