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This bill reauthorizes and enhances a pilot program designed to help individuals recovering from substance abuse disorders find stable housing. The bill extends the program's funding from 2026 through 2030, with a minimum allocation of $50,000,000. Key changes include allowing states to use up to 1% of awarded funds to purchase furniture for temporary housing, and expanding reporting requirements for program effectiveness. States receiving funds are now encouraged to prioritize facilities that offer workforce development, financial literacy training, and follow-up support for residents. The bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit annual reports to Congress detailing program outcomes, including housing projects, resident statistics, and demographic information. The reporting will track metrics such as the number of residents served, average stay duration, substance abuse conditions, and successful transitions to permanent housing. Additionally, the bill mandates monitoring of grants through a specific database and calls for an interagency strategy to promote recovery housing construction and expansion, involving collaboration between HUD, Health and Human Services, and the Department of Agriculture.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1461/all-info