Guaranteed Housing Vouchers and Support for Homeless Youth and Young Adults.
This Act establishes an entitlement program guaranteeing access to Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for young adults (ages 18-30) and emancipated minors who are unstably housed, starting in Fiscal Year 2026. It mandates voluntary support services like job training and legal aid, while also limiting housing agencies' ability to deny applications based on credit history or past legal issues. Furthermore, it significantly improves access to HUD programs for individuals with limited English proficiency through translation services and a 24-hour hotline.
Key points
Creates an entitlement to Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for eligible young adults (18-30), ensuring guaranteed rental assistance rather than relying on limited funding.
Restricts housing agencies from using criteria like credit history or past legal issues to screen applicants, requiring them to consider mitigating circumstances.
Mandates HUD to establish a 24-hour toll-free interpretation service and translate vital documents to better serve individuals with limited English proficiency.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8722
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2024-06-12