Homes for Young Adults Act: Housing Assistance and Self-Sufficiency.
This act aims to provide stable housing for young people aged 18-30 and emancipated minors experiencing homelessness. It introduces a housing voucher program to facilitate access to housing and promote self-sufficiency, while offering support services and tenant protections. This is intended to reduce homelessness and improve the quality of life for young adults.
Key points
Young adults (18-30) and emancipated minors will be entitled to housing choice vouchers, making it easier for them to rent homes.
The program will provide access to support services like job training, educational assistance, and legal advice, but their use will be voluntary.
Mediation and appeal processes for tenants will be established, along with privacy protections and a ban on discrimination based on credit history, income, or immigration status.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will improve access to its programs for individuals with limited English proficiency by providing translations and a helpline.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2479
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2025-03-27