To provide supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide humanitarian relief for migrants, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

This bill makes supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide shelter and other services to families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., migrants).

Bill 117 hr 8725, also known as the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Supplemental Appropriations Act, aims to provide additional funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in order to offer humanitarian relief for migrants. The bill seeks to address the urgent needs of migrants who are facing food and shelter insecurity as they navigate the immigration process.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program that provides assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The program offers a range of services, including food assistance, shelter, and case management support.

The supplemental appropriations included in this bill will allow the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to expand its services and reach more migrants in need. The funding will be used to provide essential resources such as food, temporary shelter, and other forms of assistance to help migrants in crisis. In addition to providing humanitarian relief for migrants, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This may include funding for administrative costs, program evaluation, and other necessary expenses to ensure the effective implementation of the program. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8725 represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing needs of migrants who are in need of food and shelter assistance. By providing supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the bill aims to offer critical support to vulnerable populations and help alleviate the hardships faced by migrants during their journey.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8725

Introduced on
2022-08-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/16/2022

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill makes supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide shelter and other services to families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., migrants).

Bill 117 hr 8725, also known as the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Supplemental Appropriations Act, aims to provide additional funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program in order to offer humanitarian relief for migrants. The bill seeks to address the urgent needs of migrants who are facing food and shelter insecurity as they navigate the immigration process.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program that provides assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The program offers a range of services, including food assistance, shelter, and case management support.

The supplemental appropriations included in this bill will allow the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to expand its services and reach more migrants in need. The funding will be used to provide essential resources such as food, temporary shelter, and other forms of assistance to help migrants in crisis. In addition to providing humanitarian relief for migrants, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This may include funding for administrative costs, program evaluation, and other necessary expenses to ensure the effective implementation of the program. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8725 represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing needs of migrants who are in need of food and shelter assistance. By providing supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the bill aims to offer critical support to vulnerable populations and help alleviate the hardships faced by migrants during their journey.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide humanitarian relief for migrants, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/13/2022

This bill makes supplemental appropriations for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide shelter and other services to families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., migrants).


Latest Action8/16/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.