H.R. 4258
Referred to CommitteeFamily Self-Sufficiency Act
Introduced 11/6/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1/18/2018 • Senate
Summary
Family Self-Sufficiency Act
This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise the Family-Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, an employment and savings incentive program for families that reside in public housing or have housing vouchers. Specifically, the bill:
- combines existing, separately operated FSS programs into a single program;
- extends program eligibility to tenants of certain privately owned properties subsidized with project-based rental assistance;
- revises program requirements related to eligibility, supportive services, and escrow deposits; and
- otherwise modifies the FSS program.
Introduced in House • 11/6/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Housing and Community Development
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalElementary and secondary educationFinancial literacyHigher educationHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housing
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)
Party Breakdown
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
November 6, 2017
Committee Review
November 14, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 0.
Floor Debate
January 16, 2018
Passed Chamber
January 17, 2018
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Referred in Senate1/18/2018
Engrossed in House1/17/2018
Reported in House12/13/2017
Introduced in House11/6/2017