Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-24T05:15:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 24 Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/24/2024, 5:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 24

Bill 118 s 24, also known as the Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of homelessness in the country. The bill focuses on providing comprehensive services and housing options for individuals experiencing homelessness.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund supportive services for homeless individuals, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and case management. These services are intended to help individuals address the root causes of their homelessness and transition into stable housing.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the construction and maintenance of affordable housing units specifically for homeless individuals. These units will be equipped with the necessary support services to help residents maintain stable housing and work towards self-sufficiency. The Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act also includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on homelessness, as well as provisions to increase coordination between federal, state, and local agencies working to address homelessness. Overall, the bill aims to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing homelessness in the United States, with a focus on providing both immediate support services and long-term housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Congressional Summary of S 24

Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to local and tribal government entities for the planning and implementation of programs to address homelessness.

The program includes five-year implementation grants to assist such entities in carrying out activities and paying capital building costs associated with the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families.

Eligible entities must demonstrate the capacity to address areas such as mental health, substance use disorder and recovery services, chronic health conditions, and educational and job training.

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Current Status of Bill S 24

Bill S 24 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill S 24 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill S 24's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S56-57) as of January 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 24

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 24

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Child health

- Child safety and welfare

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Family services

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Housing and community development funding

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 24

Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act

A bill to fight homelessness in the United States by authorizing a grant program within the Health Resources and Services Administration for housing programs that offer comprehensive services and intensive case management for homeless individuals and families.