Bill > S1091

This bill aims to improve housing accessibility for families with housing choice vouchers, particularly in rural areas, by modifying existing housing regulations. Specifically, the bill requires public housing agencies (PHAs) that are not fully utilizing their available budget (less than 95%) to handle "port-in" vouchers, which are vouchers used by families seeking housing outside their original agency's jurisdiction. When a family with a portable voucher moves to a new area, the receiving PHA must either absorb the voucher using its own funds or bill the original PHA for up to 12 months. After 12 months, the receiving PHA cannot continue billing the initial PHA and must take full financial responsibility for the voucher. The bill defines key terms such as "covered public housing agency," "initial public housing agency," and "portable family" to clarify the scope of these requirements. This legislation seeks to create more flexibility and financial predictability in the housing voucher system, potentially making it easier for families to move and find suitable housing in different jurisdictions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1091/all-info