PATH Data Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 8269 PATH Data 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, 6:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8269

Bill 117 hr 8269, also known as the PATH Data Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the collection and reporting of data related to homelessness and housing assistance programs.

The PATH Data Act of 2022 aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data on homelessness and housing assistance by requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a standardized data collection system. This system would track information such as the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, the types of housing assistance programs being utilized, and the outcomes of these programs.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national database to store and analyze this data, allowing for better coordination and evaluation of homelessness and housing assistance initiatives at both the federal and local levels. The data collected would be used to inform policy decisions, allocate resources more effectively, and ultimately reduce homelessness and improve access to affordable housing. Overall, the PATH Data Act of 2022 seeks to address the ongoing challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and those in need of housing assistance by improving the collection and utilization of data in order to better inform and improve government programs and policies in this area.

Congressional Summary of HR 8269

Parity, Accountability, and Transparency in Housing Data Act of 2022 or the PATH Data Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing-related programs and activities. Specifically, HUD must

survey and report on the levels of discrimination against members of protected classes (including classes based on relationship status, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in housing practices; and
include (and require entities that receive funds through HUD to include) sexual orientation and gender identity when collecting demographic data concerning housing programs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8269

Bill HR 8269 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8269 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8269's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of July 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8269

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8269

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8269

PATH Data Act of 2022

Parity, Accountability, and Transparency in Housing Data Act of 2022

To bring parity to the collection of housing data with respect to key demographics not currently captured in Federal data sets and thereby to enhance accountability and transparency in the evaluation of housing and housing programs, and for other purposes.