Housing Support: New Rules for Homeless Assistance Programs
This act amends the Continuum of Care program, allowing aid organizations to require beneficiaries to engage in supportive services like counseling or addiction treatment, and to meet preconditions such as sobriety. It also ensures that faith-based organizations can receive funds, and mandates that at least 50% of funds be used for wraparound services. This aims to enhance the effectiveness of homeless assistance through a more individualized approach.
Key points
Organizations assisting the homeless can now require individuals receiving aid to participate in supportive services, such as job training or addiction treatment.
Preconditions, like sobriety, can be set for individuals to receive housing or other assistance through the program.
Faith-based organizations will be able to apply for homeless assistance funds without restrictions.
At least 50% of available funds must be used for programs offering comprehensive wraparound services, aiming to provide broader support for those in need.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5618
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-30