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H.R. 1706 117th Congress House

Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021

Official title: To provide emergency homelessness assistance to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Ayanna Pressley Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development AppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesDomestic violence and child abuseHomelessness and emergency shelter
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Housing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityHuman traffickingSex offensesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021

This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Funding is provided for tenant-based rental assistance, development and support of affordable housing, supportive housing services, and the acquisition of non-congregate shelter units. These units may remain non-congregate shelter units, be converted into permanent affordable housing, or be used as emergency shelter. Individuals qualifying for such assistance include at-risk veterans and individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence or other dangerous situations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Mar 9, 2021
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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
New York · Mar 9, 2021
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Mar 9, 2021
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Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 9, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1706: Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1706/
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"H.R. 1706: Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1706/.
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H.R. 1706, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1706/.
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