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Mental Health and Housing Support for Unhoused Individuals

This act establishes a new federal center to improve access to mental health services and housing support for unhoused individuals. It also creates a grant program for states and local governments to expand these services, including addiction treatment and housing programs. The goal is to help unhoused individuals access necessary care and stable housing.
Key points
Establishes a Center for Unhoused Individuals to lead federal efforts in improving mental and behavioral health services.
Creates a grant program for states, municipalities, and Indian Tribes to expand mental health and housing services for unhoused individuals.
Funds can be used for substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, overdose prevention, and increasing healthcare professionals.
Prioritizes regions with high homelessness rates and high housing costs for grant allocation.
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Print number: 118_HR_4941
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing Access to Treatment and Housing Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4941.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a Center for Unhoused Individuals to lead federal efforts in improving mental and behavioral health services.
  • Creates a grant program for states, municipalities, and Indian Tribes to expand mental health and housing services for unhoused individuals.
  • Funds can be used for substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, overdose prevention, and increasing healthcare professionals.
  • Prioritizes regions with high homelessness rates and high housing costs for grant allocation.
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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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