Trafficking Survivors Housing Act of 2021

7/17/2023, 9:30 PM

Trafficking Survivors Housing Act of 2021

This bill requires the Interagency Council on Homelessness to study and report on the availability of housing and related services for human trafficking victims and individuals vulnerable to becoming human trafficking victims.

Specifically, the study must assess the availability and accessibility of housing and services for such individuals who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability and must identify best practices in meeting the housing and service needs of those individuals.

Congress
117

Number
S - 2049

Introduced on
2021-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Trafficking Survivors Housing Act of 2021

This bill requires the Interagency Council on Homelessness to study and report on the availability of housing and related services for human trafficking victims and individuals vulnerable to becoming human trafficking victims.

Specifically, the study must assess the availability and accessibility of housing and services for such individuals who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability and must identify best practices in meeting the housing and service needs of those individuals.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require a study and report on the housing and service needs of survivors of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking

Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Government studies and investigations
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing supply and affordability
Human trafficking

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/22/2021

Trafficking Survivors Housing Act of 2021

This bill requires the Interagency Council on Homelessness to study and report on the availability of housing and related services for human trafficking victims and individuals vulnerable to...


Latest Action6/24/2021
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.