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Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6426

Bill 117 HR 6426, also known as the Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022, aims to provide resources and support to local governments in their efforts to address homelessness in their communities. The bill recognizes that homelessness is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach, and seeks to empower local officials with the tools they need to effectively combat homelessness.

The bill includes provisions for increased funding for local homeless assistance programs, as well as grants to support innovative solutions to homelessness. It also calls for the creation of a national database to track homelessness trends and outcomes, in order to better inform policy decisions at the local level.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline coordination between federal, state, and local agencies working on homelessness issues, in order to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with non-profit organizations and community stakeholders in addressing homelessness. Overall, the Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022 represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of homelessness in the United States by providing local officials with the support and resources they need to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 6426

Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022

This bill requires every Continuum of Care board to comply with transparency guidelines regarding grant awards and to have on the board at least one member who is the chief executive officer of a local government in the area and at least one member who is a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction in the area. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct oversight of Continuum of Care boards that have violated Continuum of Care grant requirements within the past three years.

Current Status of Bill HR 6426

Bill HR 6426 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 19, 2022. Bill HR 6426 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 19, 2022.  Bill HR 6426's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of January 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6426

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6426

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6426

Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022
To increase accountability, transparency, and local control of governing boards under the Continuum of Care program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022

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