SHELTER Act

The Sheltering Homeless Individuals by Leveraging Data and Evidence for Results (SHELTER) Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3925, 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 homeless individuals.

The SHELTER Act aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to local governments and organizations to implement evidence-based interventions to address homelessness. These interventions could include providing housing vouchers, supportive services, and job training programs to help homeless individuals secure stable housing and employment.

Additionally, the bill would require recipients of the grant funding to collect and report data on the effectiveness of their programs, in order to ensure accountability and transparency in how the funds are being used. This data would be used to inform future policy decisions and improve outcomes for homeless individuals. Overall, the SHELTER Act seeks to address the complex issue of homelessness by promoting evidence-based practices and data-driven solutions. By providing funding and support to local governments and organizations, this bill aims to help homeless individuals access the resources they need to secure stable housing and improve their quality of life.