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This bill, called the "Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025," aims to enhance and expand service coordinator programs across various federally assisted housing projects. The bill introduces several key provisions: it prohibits additional requirements for housing projects receiving funding for service coordinators while still allowing reasonable monitoring, requires housing project owners to reserve $2,500 annually for service coordinator training, and mandates annual training reporting. The legislation establishes new competitive grant programs through different federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Rural Housing Service, to fund service coordinators in various housing settings. These service coordinators would be responsible for assessing resident needs, coordinating supportive services, facilitating tenant education, and promoting housing stability, particularly for elderly and disabled residents or those in persistent poverty or underserved rural areas. The bill also authorizes significant funding across multiple fiscal years, ranging from $10 million to $225 million depending on the specific program. Additionally, the bill adds service coordinators to the list of professions eligible for public service loan forgiveness and increases funding for services in public and Indian housing. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that no resident can be required to accept services provided by these coordinators.

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