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Introduced
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/923/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s923/BILLS-116s923is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s923/BILLS-116s923is.pdf.pdf |
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