HB5277: Prevent Homelessness Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish a Housing Stabilization Fund to provide emergency housing assistance to extremely low-income renters and homeowners, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Prevent Homelessness Act of 2023 would create a new Housing Stabilization Fund to give emergency money to renters and homeowners with very low incomes. The fund would help people avoid losing their homes by providing direct assistance during financial crises. The bill was introduced in Congress by Representatives Ted Lieu, Jasmine Crockett, Kevin Mullin, and Jonathan Jackson. It currently sits in the early introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB5277: Prevent Homelessness Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Ted Lieu
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Jasmine Crockett
Kevin Mullin
Jonathan Jackson