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Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1991

Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2021

This bill establishes a voucher program through which public housing agencies shall offer support services to help unstably housed or at-risk families with children move to areas with access to high-performing schools and high-quality childcare and early education.

Current Status of Bill S 1991

Bill S 1991 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2021. Bill S 1991 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2021.  Bill S 1991's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of August 2, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1991

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1991

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Child care and development
- Child safety and welfare
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Elementary and secondary education
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing and community development funding
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Preschool education
- Public housing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1991

A bill to authorize a new type of housing choice voucher to help achieve the goals of ending homelessness among families with children, increasing housing opportunities, and improving life outcomes of poor children.
Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2021
Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2021

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