Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4482 Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4482

Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to improve coordination of health care and homelessness services for individuals who are homeless, have significant behavioral health issues (e.g., substance use disorders), and voluntarily seek assistance. Entities eligible for these grants include local and tribal governments, public housing agencies that administer housing choice vouchers, and certain nonprofits.

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Current Status of Bill S 4482

Bill S 4482 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill S 4482 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2022. Bill S 4482's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3164) as of June 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4482

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4482

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Government information and archives

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Housing and community development funding

- Intergovernmental relations

- Mental health

- Performance measurement

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4482

Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022

A bill to help persons in the United States experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders, by authorizing a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist State and local governments, Continuums of Care, community-based organizations that administer both health and homelessness services, and providers of services to people experiencing homelessness, better coordinate health care and homelessness services, and for other purposes.