Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020

House Bill 6362 - Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6362 Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6362

Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020

This bill authorizes additional grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program to assist individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness and to otherwise address needs arising from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6362

Bill HR 6362 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6362 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6362's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6362

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6362

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Economic performance and conditions

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Housing and community development funding

- Housing supply and affordability

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Wages and earnings

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6362

Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020

To authorize emergency homeless assistance grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for response to the public health emergency relating to coronavirus, and for other purposes.

Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020