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H.R. 1706

Referred to Committee

Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021

Introduced 3/9/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

3/9/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 3/9/2021

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Topics & Subjects

AppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesDomestic violence and child abuseHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityHuman traffickingSex offensesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Democrat • MA-7

Sponsored 3/9/2021

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

D-CA-43

Joined 3/9/2021

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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]

D-MI-13

Joined 3/9/2021

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

D-CO-2

Joined 3/9/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Introduced in House3/9/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors4