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Housing ACCESS Act

3/14/2024, 10:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 2932

The Housing ACCESS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2932, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of housing affordability and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

The Housing ACCESS Act aims to improve access to affordable housing for individuals with disabilities by increasing funding for housing programs specifically targeted towards this population. The bill also seeks to expand the availability of accessible housing units by providing incentives for developers to include accessibility features in new construction projects.

Additionally, the Housing ACCESS Act includes provisions to improve the enforcement of existing laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in the housing market. This includes measures to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and increase penalties for violations of these laws. Overall, the Housing ACCESS Act is designed to address the significant challenges that individuals with disabilities face in finding affordable and accessible housing. By increasing funding, incentivizing accessibility features, and improving enforcement mechanisms, this bill aims to improve housing options for individuals with disabilities across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 2932

Bill S 2932 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2023. Bill S 2932 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2023.  Bill S 2932's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2932

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2932

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2932

Housing ACCESS Act
Housing ACCESS Act
Housing Alignment and Coordination of Critical and Effective Supportive Health Services Act
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and supports under Medicaid and other housing resources, and for other purposes.

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