Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/9/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-09Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2021-03-09Introduced in House
- 2021-03-09Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-09 (00)
Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021
This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Funding is provided for tenant-based rental assistance, development and support of affordable housing, supportive housing services, and the acquisition of non-congregate shelter units. These units may remain non-congregate shelter units, be converted into permanent affordable housing, or be used as emergency shelter. Individuals qualifying for such assistance include at-risk veterans and individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence or other dangerous situations.
Cosponsors (4)
- MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
Subjects
- Appropriations
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing and community development funding
- Housing supply and affordability
- Human trafficking
- Sex offenses
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
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