Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights

H.Res. 1249, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, expresses the obligation of the United States to permanently end the unhoused crisis by 2029 and to protect the civil and human rights of unhoused individuals. The bill highlights these rights, including access to housing, healthcare, livable wages, education, employment, public facilities, free movement in public spaces, privacy, internet access, voting rights, and freedom from harassment. It further emphasizes equal rights to healthcare, legal representation, and social services without discrimination based on housing status.