SHELTER Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:03 AMSummary of Bill HR 5882
The Sheltering Homeless Individuals by Leveraging Data and Evidence for Results (SHELTER) Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 5882, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of homelessness by leveraging data and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness.The SHELTER Act of 2021 aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to implement evidence-based interventions to prevent and end homelessness. These interventions could include providing housing vouchers, supportive services, and other resources to help individuals secure stable housing.
Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to collect and analyze data on homelessness in order to better understand the root causes of homelessness and develop more effective strategies for addressing the issue. This data would be used to inform decision-making and allocate resources more efficiently. Overall, the SHELTER Act of 2021 seeks to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness by promoting evidence-based practices and leveraging data to inform policy decisions. By providing funding for proven interventions and collecting data to better understand the issue, this bill aims to make a meaningful impact in the fight against homelessness in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 5882
Safeguarding Homes by Ensuring Licensing and Transparency with Eligibility Requirements Act of 2021 or the SHELTER Act of 2021
This bill imposes certain requirements on applicants for certain Office of Refugee Resettlement grants to open or fund shelter facilities for unaccompanied alien children.
Specifically an applicant for such a grant must (1) disclose in the application any adverse action (generally an adverse criminal or regulatory action relating to a government contract or the care of children) taken against the applicant in the five-year period before the application, and (2) be licensed under state law to operate the facility in question.
The Department of Health and Human Services must collaborate with state agencies to review state databases for information about adverse actions taken against such applicants.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5882
Bill HR 5882 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5882 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5882's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5882
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5882
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5882
SHELTER Act of 2021SHELTER Act of 2021Safeguarding Homes by Ensuring Licensing and Transparency with Eligibility Requirements Act of 2021To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the process for awarding grants under section 235 of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to opening or funding shelter facilities for unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.Comments
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