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Requirement for Certain Agencies to Absorb Port-In Housing Vouchers.

The bill requires public housing agencies utilizing less than 95% of their budget authority to absorb Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) ported in by families from other jurisdictions. These agencies may bill the initial agency for a maximum of 12 months, after which they must fund the assistance using their own resources. These changes aim to regulate voucher portability within the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Key points
Public housing agencies utilizing less than 95% of available budget authority are defined as 'covered public housing agencies'.
A covered agency must notify the initial agency whether it will absorb the voucher immediately or bill the initial agency for a period of not more than 12 months.
After a maximum of 12 months from the initial billing, the receiving agency may no longer bill the initial agency and must absorb the assistance payments.
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Print number: 118_S_1713
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Housing Accessibility Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1713.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public housing agencies utilizing less than 95% of available budget authority are defined as 'covered public housing agencies'.
  • A covered agency must notify the initial agency whether it will absorb the voucher immediately or bill the initial agency for a period of not more than 12 months.
  • After a maximum of 12 months from the initial billing, the receiving agency may no longer bill the initial agency and must absorb the assistance payments.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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