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US S923

US S923
Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act


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Introduced
03/28/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to fight homelessness in the United States by authorizing a grant program within the Health Resources and Services Administration for housing programs that offer comprehensive services and intensive case management for homeless individuals and families. This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to state, local, and tribal government entities for the planning and implementation of programs to address homelessness.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program within the Health Resources and Services Administration to provide funding for housing programs that offer comprehensive services and intensive case management for homeless individuals and families. The bill requires the establishment of an interagency working group to provide advice on the program, and it outlines the types of grants available, including 5-year implementation grants of up to $25 million and 1-year planning grants of up to $100,000. Eligible entities include government entities, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations that have the capacity to address the various needs of the homeless population, such as mental health, substance use disorder, education, job training, and life skills. The bill also includes oversight requirements, such as annual reporting on measures of outcomes related to housing stability, health, education, and other factors.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091) (on 03/28/2019)

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