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Grants to Coordinate Health Care and Housing for Homeless Individuals.

This Act establishes a new federal grant program to improve coordination between organizations providing housing assistance and those offering behavioral health care, including substance use disorder treatment. The goal is to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges receive integrated support, leading to better health outcomes and stable housing. Funds are strictly for capacity building, not for rent or direct medical costs.
Key points
Provides competitive grants (up to $500,000) for local entities to build capacity for coordinating housing and health services, including hiring coordinators and technology upgrades.
Requires services to be culturally competent, trauma-informed, and utilize a harm reduction approach to address acute needs, focusing on underserved populations.
Establishes an interagency working group to create tools and training materials simplifying communication between health care and homelessness service providers.
Receipt of housing or other services cannot be conditioned on voluntary enrollment in treatment programs or achieving specific health outcomes.
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Print number: 118_S_3165
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-10-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3165.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides competitive grants (up to $500,000) for local entities to build capacity for coordinating housing and health services, including hiring coordinators and technology upgrades.
  • Requires services to be culturally competent, trauma-informed, and utilize a harm reduction approach to address acute needs, focusing on underserved populations.
  • Establishes an interagency working group to create tools and training materials simplifying communication between health care and homelessness service providers.
  • Receipt of housing or other services cannot be conditioned on voluntary enrollment in treatment programs or achieving specific health outcomes.
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. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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