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This resolution calls upon the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness to make significant changes to federal housing and homelessness policies. Specifically, the resolution urges these federal agencies to repeal or modify several existing regulations that Arkansas lawmakers believe are overly restrictive and ineffective, including the Continuum of Care Interim Rule, Homeless Management Information System reporting requirements, and Housing First policy mandates. The key requests include providing more flexibility for state and local governments to design housing solutions, streamlining administrative requirements, eliminating one-size-fits-all performance standards, and shifting HUD funding to block grants that would give states more discretion in allocating resources. The resolution argues that these current federal policies limit local agencies' ability to offer diverse housing options, create unnecessary administrative burdens, and fail to address the unique challenges faced by different communities. As a final step, the resolution directs that copies be sent to HUD, the Interagency Council on Homelessness, Arkansas's congressional delegation, and the Governor to seek support for these proposed changes aimed at improving homelessness and housing support services.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1109&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R