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Emergency Housing Aid: $5 Billion to Help Homeless and At-Risk

This act allocates $5 billion to help people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. The funds can be used for rental assistance, developing affordable housing, and providing support services to help people find and keep stable housing.
Key points
$5 billion is provided for homelessness assistance and prevention.
Funds will help with rent payments, building housing, and providing support services for those in need.
Assistance is for people who are homeless, at risk, victims of domestic violence, and veterans.
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Print number: 117_HR_1706
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1706.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $5 billion is provided for homelessness assistance and prevention.
  • Funds will help with rent payments, building housing, and providing support services for those in need.
  • Assistance is for people who are homeless, at risk, victims of domestic violence, and veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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