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Introduced
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
In Committee
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize emergency housing voucher assistance, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide emergency rental assistance vouchers to public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer to eligible low-income families. In administering such vouchers, PHAs must give preference to families that are (1) homeless; (2) at risk of homelessness; or (3) fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide emergency rental assistance vouchers to public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer to eligible low-income families. PHAs must give preference to families that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing domestic violence. The bill provides $10 billion in funding for 200,000 incremental emergency housing vouchers, renewals, and administrative fees. The Secretary of HUD will allocate the funding based on PHAs' ability to promptly use the vouchers and the need for emergency housing in the local area. The bill also allows the Secretary to waive certain requirements and reallocate unused vouchers to other PHAs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/02/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4164/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4164/BILLS-116s4164is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4164/BILLS-116s4164is.pdf.pdf |
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