HR-4258 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-01-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2018-01-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-01-17VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 5 (Roll no. 22). (text: CR 1/16/2018 H178-180)House floor actions
2018-01-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H429-430)House floor actions
2018-01-16FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2018-01-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4258.House floor actions
2018-01-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H178-181)House floor actions
2018-01-16FloorMr. Duffy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2017-12-13CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.House floor actions
2017-12-13CommitteeReported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-464.House floor actions
2017-11-14CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 0.House committee actions
2017-11-14CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-11-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2017-11-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
See Subjects
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Financial literacy
  • Higher education
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing finance and home ownership
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Public housing

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