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Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
2/9/2022, 12:10 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5609
Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
This bill allows states to request a presidential declaration of a homelessness emergency. The bill also requires certain budgetary adjustments to discretionary accounts related to homelessness emergency assistance.
Upon a presidential declaration of a homelessness emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide homelessness emergency assistance, including housing vouchers, to states and local communities that are or will be affected by the homelessness emergency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5609
Bill HR 5609 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5609 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5609's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of January 16, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5609
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5609
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Employment and training programs
- Food assistance and relief
- Health care coverage and access
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Intergovernmental relations
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public housing
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5609
Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
To authorize the President to declare a homelessness emergency, and for other purposes.
Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5609
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