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Strengthening Homelessness Council: Flexible Funding Authorization for Assistance Programs.

This bill aims to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) by modifying its funding authorization structure. It removes outdated, specific budget caps, replacing them with language allowing for "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out its mission. This change provides potentially greater and more flexible financial support for federal programs addressing homelessness, which could improve access to aid for those in need.
Key points
Increases funding flexibility for the federal council coordinating efforts to combat homelessness (USICH).
Removes obsolete, rigid budget limits from 2010, potentially leading to better support for housing and social assistance programs.
Introduces technical amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act regarding section structure.
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Additional Information
A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Print number: S 735
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2023-03-09