Housing BOOM Act: More Homes, Tenant Support, and Homelessness Solutions
This act aims to increase housing availability in the United States by supporting the construction of new homes, especially for middle and low-income families. It also introduces new assistance programs for homeless individuals and strengthens tenant protections, making it easier to access support and prevent evictions. Citizens can expect more affordable housing options and improved access to housing services.
Key points
More Housing: Increased funding for building and renovating homes, including for middle-income families, and converting vacant buildings into housing.
Homelessness Support: Additional resources for shelters, supportive services, and specialized mental health programs for unhoused individuals.
Tenant Protection: A new office is established to prevent evictions, the number of housing vouchers increases, and access to housing assistance information is improved.
Fair Access: A plan to enhance access to housing programs for individuals with limited English proficiency and better coordination of federal housing efforts.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3464
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]