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Rural Housing Accessibility Act

4/4/2025, 4:12 PM

Summary of Bill S 1091

Bill 119 s 1091, also known as the "Port-In Housing Choice Voucher Absorption Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of port-in housing choice vouchers in public housing agencies. The bill specifically requires certain public housing agencies to absorb these vouchers, which are designed to help low-income individuals and families afford housing in the private market.

The bill outlines the process by which public housing agencies must absorb these vouchers, including providing information to voucher holders about available units, conducting inspections of units, and ensuring that voucher holders are able to use their vouchers in a timely manner. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the voucher absorption process.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1091 is to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to affordable housing through the use of port-in housing choice vouchers. By requiring public housing agencies to absorb these vouchers, the bill aims to streamline the process and make it easier for voucher holders to find and secure housing in the private market.

Current Status of Bill S 1091

Bill S 1091 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill S 1091 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2025.  Bill S 1091's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1091

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
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 1091

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1091

A bill to require certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in housing choice vouchers, and for other purposes.
A bill to require certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in housing choice vouchers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Myra Cooke

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8 months ago

I don't like this bill. It make it harder for me to find a place to live in the country.