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This bill, the Public Housing Emergency Response Act, seeks to address the deteriorating conditions of public housing across the United States. The bill authorizes $70 billion in funding for the Public Housing Capital Fund, which is the primary source of funding for public housing authorities to make necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs. The funds will be allocated based on the capital needs of each public housing agency, as determined by a recent physical needs assessment. The bill also outlines findings related to the impact of poor housing conditions on public health, including increased risks of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and lead poisoning, particularly for residents of public housing. The goal of the bill is to reinvest in public housing and ensure that all people in the United States have access to decent, safe, and affordable housing, as mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4440/all-info