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Housing Access Improvement Act
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8539
The Housing Access Improvement Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8539, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to affordable housing for individuals and families across the country.
One of the key provisions of the Housing Access Improvement Act is the establishment of a grant program to help fund the construction and renovation of affordable housing units. These grants would be awarded to state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to help them address the growing need for affordable housing in their communities.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for obtaining housing assistance, making it easier for individuals and families to access the resources they need to secure stable housing. This includes simplifying the application process for housing vouchers and other forms of assistance, as well as increasing funding for programs that help individuals experiencing homelessness find permanent housing solutions. Overall, the Housing Access Improvement Act aims to address the affordable housing crisis in the United States by providing funding and resources to support the construction and renovation of affordable housing units, as well as streamlining the process for individuals and families to access housing assistance. This bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of those struggling to find affordable housing, and is currently being debated in Congress.
One of the key provisions of the Housing Access Improvement Act is the establishment of a grant program to help fund the construction and renovation of affordable housing units. These grants would be awarded to state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to help them address the growing need for affordable housing in their communities.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for obtaining housing assistance, making it easier for individuals and families to access the resources they need to secure stable housing. This includes simplifying the application process for housing vouchers and other forms of assistance, as well as increasing funding for programs that help individuals experiencing homelessness find permanent housing solutions. Overall, the Housing Access Improvement Act aims to address the affordable housing crisis in the United States by providing funding and resources to support the construction and renovation of affordable housing units, as well as streamlining the process for individuals and families to access housing assistance. This bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of those struggling to find affordable housing, and is currently being debated in Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 8539
Housing Access Improvement Act
This bill increases from 20% to 50% the amount of funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program that a public housing agency (PHA) may use for project-based vouchers. (This program subsidizes rent for low-income recipients.)
Under current law, a PHA must use at least 80% of its funding for tenant-based vouchers (which subsidize recipients' rental of any private apartment that meets program guidelines) and may use up to 20% of its funding for project-based vouchers (which attach to a specific rental unit that the landlord commits to make available for voucher recipients for a contracted term).
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Current Status of Bill HR 8539
Bill HR 8539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2022. Bill HR 8539 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2022. Bill HR 8539's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of July 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8539
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
32Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8539
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8539
Housing Access Improvement Act
Housing Access Improvement Act
To increase the percentage of authorized units that a public housing agency may use for project-based assistance, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8539
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