Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to owners of federally-assisted affordable housing for specified resident assistance activities, including obtaining health care, enhancing economic self-sufficiency, and assisting older adults and residents with disabilities.

Bill 117 HR 6602, also known as the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022, aims to provide funding and support for resident services in affordable housing communities across the United States. The bill seeks to improve the quality of life for residents by offering a range of services such as job training, educational programs, health and wellness initiatives, and social services.

The Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022 allocates funding to affordable housing providers to establish and maintain these resident services. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs to ensure that they are meeting the needs of residents and making a positive impact on their lives.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between affordable housing providers, local governments, and community organizations to maximize the impact of resident services. By working together, these stakeholders can create a comprehensive support system that addresses the diverse needs of residents in affordable housing communities. Overall, the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022 aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in affordable housing communities by providing access to essential services and support. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families and promote economic stability and upward mobility.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6602

Introduced on
2022-02-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/4/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to owners of federally-assisted affordable housing for specified resident assistance activities, including obtaining health care, enhancing economic self-sufficiency, and assisting older adults and residents with disabilities.

Bill 117 HR 6602, also known as the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022, aims to provide funding and support for resident services in affordable housing communities across the United States. The bill seeks to improve the quality of life for residents by offering a range of services such as job training, educational programs, health and wellness initiatives, and social services.

The Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022 allocates funding to affordable housing providers to establish and maintain these resident services. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs to ensure that they are meeting the needs of residents and making a positive impact on their lives.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between affordable housing providers, local governments, and community organizations to maximize the impact of resident services. By working together, these stakeholders can create a comprehensive support system that addresses the diverse needs of residents in affordable housing communities. Overall, the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022 aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in affordable housing communities by providing access to essential services and support. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families and promote economic stability and upward mobility.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize funding of enriched resident services in federally assisted affordable housing, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/3/2022

Affordable Housing Resident Services Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to owners of federally-assisted affordable housing for specified resident assistance act...


Latest Action2/4/2022
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within...