Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support co-located childcare and housing facilities. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the availability and affordability of childcare for residents of public housing.

Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must award the grants to eligible entities, which include community development financial institutions, public housing authorities, licensed childcare providers, government entities, housing developers, and consortia of such entities. Entities must use the grants for designing, planning, constructing, acquiring, renovating, or otherwise supporting new or existing housing facilities with  childcare providers on the same premises or nearby.

Bill 118 hr 3207, also known as the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill proposes the creation of a grant program that would provide funding to states and local governments to build and maintain affordable housing units specifically designed for these populations.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to safe, affordable housing that meets their unique needs. By providing funding for the construction and maintenance of these housing units, the bill seeks to alleviate the housing crisis facing these vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023 includes provisions to ensure that the housing units are accessible and equipped with necessary amenities to support the health and well-being of residents. This includes features such as wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and other accommodations to make the units suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities by addressing the shortage of affordable housing options available to them. By providing funding for the construction and maintenance of housing units specifically designed for these populations, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023 seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive housing environment for those in need.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 3207
Introduced on
2023-05-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/11/2023
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support co-located childcare and housing facilities. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the availability and affordability of childcare for residents of public housing.

Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must award the grants to eligible entities, which include community development financial institutions, public housing authorities, licensed childcare providers, government entities, housing developers, and consortia of such entities. Entities must use the grants for designing, planning, constructing, acquiring, renovating, or otherwise supporting new or existing housing facilities with  childcare providers on the same premises or nearby.

Bill 118 hr 3207, also known as the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill proposes the creation of a grant program that would provide funding to states and local governments to build and maintain affordable housing units specifically designed for these populations.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have access to safe, affordable housing that meets their unique needs. By providing funding for the construction and maintenance of these housing units, the bill seeks to alleviate the housing crisis facing these vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023 includes provisions to ensure that the housing units are accessible and equipped with necessary amenities to support the health and well-being of residents. This includes features such as wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and other accommodations to make the units suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities by addressing the shortage of affordable housing options available to them. By providing funding for the construction and maintenance of housing units specifically designed for these populations, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2023 seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive housing environment for those in need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a grant program to address the crises in accessing affordable housing and child care through the co-location of housing and child care, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

Comments

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Brianna Willard
@daikon_camphor_cantaloupe77875
I'm not a fan of this housing bill. It seems like a waste of taxpayer money.

Related

Member:  James P. McGovern
Member:  Adam B. Schiff
Member:  Eleanor Holmes Norton
Member:  Yvette D. Clarke
Bill Update Alert:  Build Housing with Care Act of 2023
Committee:  Financial Services
Committee:  Ways and Means

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/14/2024

Build Housing with Care Act of 2023

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to support co-located childcare and housing facilities. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the availability an...

Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.