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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 housing and services, and amending tax laws. Citizens can expect increased support in accessing housing, social services, and protection against discrimination, as well as changes in taxation for luxury properties and large landlords.
Key points
Increased funding for programs assisting homeless and at-risk individuals, including shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing.
Changes to tax laws, introducing new taxes on luxury real estate sales, anonymous property transfers, and large landlords, to generate revenue for housing programs.
Strengthening legal protections for homeless individuals, prohibiting penalization for essential human activities (e.g., sleeping outdoors), and facilitating access to identification documents and voting.
Support for libraries in creating programs for homeless and housing-unstable individuals, and facilitating access to underutilized public buildings for housing purposes.
Requirement for non-discrimination in assistance programs, including based on gender identity, and emphasis on a "Housing First" approach.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1708
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1708.

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 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for programs assisting homeless and at-risk individuals, including shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing.
  • Changes to tax laws, introducing new taxes on luxury real estate sales, anonymous property transfers, and large landlords, to generate revenue for housing programs.
  • Strengthening legal protections for homeless individuals, prohibiting penalization for essential human activities (e.g., sleeping outdoors), and facilitating access to identification documents and voting.
  • Support for libraries in creating programs for homeless and housing-unstable individuals, and facilitating access to underutilized public buildings for housing purposes.
  • Requirement for non-discrimination in assistance programs, including based on gender identity, and emphasis on a "Housing First" approach.
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 Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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