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Introduced
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
In Committee
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide emergency rental assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in response to the public health emergency resulting from the coronavirus, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes additional grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to provide expanded housing support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes an additional $100 billion in grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to provide emergency rental assistance to states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The bill expands the income eligibility criteria, allows for more flexible use of funds, and waives certain requirements around public hearings. The Secretary of HUD is directed to allocate the funds through a formula that considers factors like severe housing cost burden and economic disruptions. The bill also allows states to directly administer up to 50% of their allocated funds.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Denny Heck (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ed Perlmutter (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 03/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6314/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6314/BILLS-116hr6314ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6314/BILLS-116hr6314ih.pdf.pdf |
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