Housing for All Act: Addressing Homelessness and Expanding Affordable Housing
This act aims to tackle homelessness and housing shortages in the U.S. It allocates significant funds for building and maintaining affordable housing, expands rental assistance programs, and supports innovative local solutions. This will help more people access safe and stable housing.
Key points
Increased funding for housing construction and renovation for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals.
Expansion of the housing choice voucher program, making housing more accessible for very low-income families.
Support for programs assisting homeless individuals, including safe parking initiatives for those living in vehicles and converting hotels into permanent housing.
Establishment of a racial equity commission in housing to research and address disparities in housing access.
Funding for legal aid for tenants at risk of eviction and mobile crisis intervention teams for individuals in need.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3788
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2022-03-08