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HOUSE 1706117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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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