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Introduced
11/19/2019
11/19/2019
In Committee
11/19/2019
11/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to improve services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their families. This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider the needs of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking when awarding grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding for nonprofit providers and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.
AI Summary
This bill, the Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act, aims to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their families. The bill requires HUD to consider the needs of these survivors when awarding grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families. The bill also directs HUD to develop measurable criteria to evaluate applicants' focus on serving these survivors, promote technical assistance, and collaborate with other agencies to develop a research agenda on the best housing modalities and mechanisms to support these survivors. Additionally, the bill mandates that HUD give equal consideration to transitional housing projects in awarding funds under the program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Tom O'Halleran (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Ann Wagner (R),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 11/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5184/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5184/BILLS-116hr5184ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5184/BILLS-116hr5184ih.pdf.pdf |
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