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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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2021-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
See 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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