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Housing Is a Human Right Act: Support for Homeless and Housing Stability

This act aims to combat homelessness and housing instability by funding assistance programs, ensuring access to basic services and documents, and facilitating electoral participation. It also introduces tax code changes to generate revenue for these initiatives, impacting the real estate market and certain landlord obligations.
Key points
Financial support for programs assisting homeless and housing-unstable individuals, including affordable housing construction and shelters.
Facilitating access to identification documents and voting rights for homeless and housing-unstable persons.
Changes to taxes on luxury real estate, anonymous property transfers, and a rental tax for large landlords, intended to fund housing programs.
Strengthening the role and funding of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, with increased participation from individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3772
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3772.

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 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for programs assisting homeless and housing-unstable individuals, including affordable housing construction and shelters.
  • Facilitating access to identification documents and voting rights for homeless and housing-unstable persons.
  • Changes to taxes on luxury real estate, anonymous property transfers, and a rental tax for large landlords, intended to fund housing programs.
  • Strengthening the role and funding of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, with increased participation from individuals experiencing homelessness.
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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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