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This bill, known as the Housing PLUS Act of 2025, modifies the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide more flexibility and support for organizations addressing homelessness. Specifically, the bill prevents the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from prohibiting or limiting grants to entities that require supportive services (such as counseling, job training, or addiction treatment) or impose preconditions for program participation (like sobriety requirements). Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 50% of Continuum of Care program funds must be used by organizations offering wraparound services, which are comprehensive support services designed to address multiple needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. The legislation also requires HUD to submit annual accountability reports to Congressional committees detailing how funding was distributed and ensuring compliance with these new provisions. This bill aims to give homeless service providers more autonomy in designing programs and supporting individuals with complex needs, while ensuring a significant portion of funding goes to comprehensive service models.

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