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US HR6859

Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19


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Introduced
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize supplemental appropriations for public housing operations and tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill authorizes supplemental appropriations for public housing operations and tenant-based rental assistance (also known as Section 8 housing) to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it provides $5 billion for the Public Housing Operating Fund and $3.5 billion for tenant-based Section 8 rental assistance, to remain available until September 30, 2021. It also allows the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to apply any waivers or alternative requirements made for the CARES Act's Tenant-Based Rental Assistance or Public Housing Operating Fund provisions to the funds authorized by this bill.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 05/13/2020)

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